A BARROW-born MP is delighted to take up her new shadow minister role in Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffle.

Cat Smith has been appointed as voter engagement and youth affairs shadow minister as the Labour leader tries to shore up his position following a wave of resignations from the shadow cabinet and frontbenchers in the revolt against his leadership.

Ms Smith, who is backing Mr Corbyn to continue as Labour leader, is one of the youngest MPs in Westminster at 31.

The Lancaster and Fleetwood MP said: "It's certainly a role I will enjoy.

"I'm 31 so I'm a very young MP.

"It's so important for democracy that young people are taking part in politics.

"I support votes at 16. I spoke to so many young people who were interested in the EU Referendum and their future.

"It's clear young people feel hard done by."

Ms Smith, who has two universities in her constituency, said areas such as the scrapping of the Education Maintenance Allowance, zero hours contracts, house prices and studying and working in the EU are issues for young people.

The MP has recently returned from Glastonbury where she spoke about feminism on the LeftField stage.

Speaking about her decision to support Mr Corbyn stay on as party leader, she said: "As a Labour Party we are a democratic party. It is less than a year since the leadership election and the decision was overwhelming."

Mr Corbyn has faced heavy criticism over making "lacklustre" case for the Remain campaign ahead of the EU Referendum.

Ms Smith said people in her constituency, and some in Furness, are telling her they still support Mr Corbyn.

She said: "They don't blame Jeremy for the defeat.

"They have shown support for Jeremy."

The MP said voters feel disconnected from Europe.

Labour's Copeland MP Jamie Reed has said "it is time for Jeremy to go" and he has fully supported the shadow cabinet members who have resigned.

Mr Reed said: "I think he has failed. The latest catastrophe was in the campaign to remain in the EU." With claims of deliberate sabotage of the remain campaign by Mr Corbyn being made in reports, Mr Reed said: "It's a hammer blow and I think that was the final straw."

Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock said: "We have seen the damage that not having an effective Labour leader has done during the Remain campaign. Reports suggesting it was a deliberate sabotage will horrify members.

"I've been contacted by Labour Party members and supporters some who say Jeremy should stay, but many are saying it's time for him to step aside. For me I'm thinking very carefully about what to do with the motion."