SaralnamaThe Labour party has set rules for its deputy leader election. Candidates need support from 80 MPs by 5pm on Thursday. They also need backing from 5% of local party groups or three affiliated groups. The winner will be announced. To join the race, candidates can get nominations from local parties or trade unions. The party aims to find a new deputy leader through this process. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 18:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Labour party has set rules for its deputy leader election
- Candidates need support from 80 MPs by 5pm on Thursday
- They also need backing from 5% of local party groups or three affiliated groups