The leader of Britain's opposition Labour PartyJeremy Corbyn called on Tuesday for calm among the party's supporters after the office of a lawmaker challenging his leadership was vandalised, adding that he had also received death threats this week.
UK Labour leader calls for calm after challenger's office vandalised
"It is extremely concerning that Angela Eagle has been the victim of a threatening act and that other MPs (lawmakers) are receiving abuse and threats," Corbyn said in an emailed statement.
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Police said they were investigating after a window was damaged in Liverpool, where lawmaker Angela Eagle is based. Eagle launched a bid to oust Corbyn on Monday.
"As someone who has also received death threats this week and previously, I am calling on all Labour Party members and supporters to act with calm and treat each other with respect and dignity, even where there is disagreement."
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