Labour Party withdraws motion to oust its deputy in bid to appear unified

The plan to cut Watson's position sparked fury from Labour members of Parliament and dominated the media on Saturday morning, eclipsing the party's policy announcements

A motion to oust Tom Watson, deputy leader of the UK’s main opposition Labour Party, was withdrawn after it opened up divisions on the first day of the party’s conference, threatening to overshadow preparations for a general election.

The ruling National Executive Committee was due to vote on the surprise move on Saturday morning as delegates met in Brighton, southern England, for a gathering that was supposed to kick start the party’s campaign to oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Labour will now hold a review into the position of deputy leader as it tries to present a united front to voters. The