But, while in agreement with Labour's governing body, the National Executive Committee, that Corbyn should be on the ballot paper in the leadership contest, Smith nevertheless decided to resign and oppose his leader when a meeting between Corbyn and the so - called soft left of the shadow cabinet, including shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy, led to rancour. (theguardian.com)
Lisa Nandy, who stepped down as shadow energy secretary on Tuesday, said bullying, intimidation, harassment and death threats had been «unleashed against MPs from the right to the left of the party». (theguardian.com)
Labour, spearheaded by shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint, will no doubt play on unfavourable views expressed by MEPs of the EU Parliaments Committee, concerning the government's decision to plump for shale gas over greener alternatives. (totalpolitics.com)