A virtual meeting of Labour’s NEC – ironically forced online by the Tube strikes – has confirmed the previously set out timetable for the deputy leadership race:
- This Wednesday is hustings with MPs.
- This Thursday the MP nominations close at 5 p.m.
- Nominations from Parliamentary Labour Parties and affiliate organisations will open on 13 September. Closing on the 27th…
- Voting opens on 8 October. Closes 23rd October at midday…
- Results: 25 October.
MPs area already being courted by friends of potential candidates. Harriet Harman has meanwhile claimed the next deputy leader “must” be a woman and should be northern. The anyone-but-Emily campaign kicking off…
