Nominated Candidates for leadership of the Labour Party announced
Today Labour released the validly nominated candidates for the leadership of the Party.Andy Burnham, Ed Balls, David Miliband and Ed Miliband and Diane Abbott have all received the necessary minimum of 33 nominations from Labour MPs by the deadline of 12.30pm on 9 June.
Over the next few months, millions of people who care about Britain’s progressive future will have the opportunity to listen and quiz the nominated candidates at hustings events across the country.
Voting will take place through September and the successful candidate will be announced on 25 September before the start of Labour Party’s Annual Conference.Acting Leader of the Labour Party Harriet Harman said:
“Over the next few months over 4 million people will have the chance to help shape Britain’s progressive future by choosing the next leader of the Labour Party.“This will be the biggest and most widespread election of any political party or any organisation in this country. “The contest will be open engaging and energising. It will be a chance to invite supporters to join the party to have a vote. “This debate will involve Labour Party members, supporters in our affiliated trade unions and the wider public. This leadership contest is Labour’s opportunity to take forward the rebuilding for our party for the future challenges ahead. “Over the coming months the candidates will meet thousands of people in meetings across the country and take the debate over Britain’s progressiv e future to as wide an audience as possible.”
For more information about the shortlisted candidates please click here
Today Labour released the validly nominated candidates for the leadership of the Party.Andy Burnham, Ed Balls, David Miliband and Ed Miliband and Diane Abbott have all received the necessary minimum of 33 nominations from Labour MPs by the deadline of 12.30pm on 9 June.
Over the next few months, millions of people who care about Britain’s progressive future will have the opportunity to listen and quiz the nominated candidates at hustings events across the country.
Voting will take place through September and the successful candidate will be announced on 25 September before the start of Labour Party’s Annual Conference.Acting Leader of the Labour Party Harriet Harman said:
“Over the next few months over 4 million people will have the chance to help shape Britain’s progressive future by choosing the next leader of the Labour Party.“This will be the biggest and most widespread election of any political party or any organisation in this country. “The contest will be open engaging and energising. It will be a chance to invite supporters to join the party to have a vote. “This debate will involve Labour Party members, supporters in our affiliated trade unions and the wider public. This leadership contest is Labour’s opportunity to take forward the rebuilding for our party for the future challenges ahead. “Over the coming months the candidates will meet thousands of people in meetings across the country and take the debate over Britain’s progressiv e future to as wide an audience as possible.”
For more information about the shortlisted candidates please click here
June/July: Hustings will take place. The Labour Party will work with a range of organisations to ensure regional balance and encourage affiliates and third party organisations to organise workplace hustings involving members and supporters. We will explore new media hustings to ensure the public are able to take part in the process.Monday 26 July: Close of supporting nominations.Wednesday 8 September: Freeze date for new members to join and be eligible to vote in the leadership election. Wednesday 22 September: Balloting closes.Saturday 25 September: Announcement of ballot result.
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