Denis Staunton. … Labour Party leadership election Image copyright AFP They come in all shapes and sizes, and one is older than the party itself - welcome to the world of Labour's affiliated "socialist societies". Media caption Jeremy Corbyn's Labour leadership in two minutes. But many members are eager for their first woman leader Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 06:00. … Labour MPs have urged party members to seize on the historic opportunity to elect their first female leader, as the shortlist of candidates was yesterday whittled down … The Labour Party has cancelled a special conference to announce the results of its leadership election as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.

To secure a place on the ballot, each hopeful needs nominations from either 5% of local parties – a total of 33 – or three affiliates, including two trade unions, comprising 5% of Labour’s affiliate membership. UK Labour Party leadership race: The five contenders Keir Starmer is favourite. It’s the soundbite we all use, but rarely put into action when it actually matters.

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A Labour Party spokeswoman said: "Our National Executive Committee has agreed the timetable and process for the leadership and deputy leadership elections. It’s the promise we tell ourselves, but never quite stick to.


Labour’s leadership and deputy leadership candidates are currently competing to secure nominations from party-affiliated trade unions and organisations, as well as local parties.