The 5 contenders for the Labour leader announced

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El Loro

This is the announcement from the BBC news site which has just been made.

Diane Abbott has gained enough nominations to get onto the Labour leadership ballot paper.

The backbencher managed to reach the threshold after fellow left-winger John McDonnell withdrew from the race.

Ms Abbott wil go up against four former cabinet ministers - Ed Balls, Andy Burnham and David and Ed Miliband.

Labour members and trade unionists and MPs will now be balloted and the result announced on 25 September.

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MargueritaMember

Thank you for that info El Loro

to be honest I dont know enough about any of them with the exception of Diane Abbott who I have no time for I hope she does not win

6/9/105:13 AM

Former Member

I think it's a real shame thatJohn McDOnnell has withdrawn. I think he is relatively honorable, although I don't suppose he would have had a chance of being elected over the one of the Milibands or Ed Balls. I just hope that the mega hypocritical Diane Abbot doesn't become Labour leader. On second thoughts, that might be good, as it would ensure that the Labour Party wouldn't have a hope in hell of getting back into power in the forseable future

6/9/105:37 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

My humble opinion, for what it's worth:
Diane Abbott wouldn't inspire me with confidence. A bit lightweight and prone to surprising fluctuations and lack of long-term commitment.
Andy Burnham, possibly sometime in the future but not yet.
Ed Balls has an eye (if not 2 eyes) on the expedient opportunity. I don't trust him.
Of the two Miliband brothers I prefer David. Speaks with confidence and fluency.
But it won't be up to me.

6/9/105:44 AM

KaffsMember 10 years

I assume Andy Burnham will have a make up artist in residence if he ever makes it to No 10? Captain Smoooooooth....

6/9/105:45 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

Kaffy - it's his eyebrows that I notice most.

6/9/105:49 AM

KaffsMember 10 years

Reference:

Kaffy - it's his eyebrows that I notice most.

..and those lashes, Brisket. I'd kill for them.

6/9/105:50 AM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

Apparently, David Miliband gave his nomination to Diane Abbott and asked others to do so too.
I think it's quite telling that the only 'left-wing' candidate couldn't get enough nominations, without help from the 'left-of-centre-right' candidates!

6/9/105:57 AM

suzybeanMember

Out of that bunch hmmmm the younger Miliband.

6/9/106:09 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

I would really like to see Diane Abbot win... but am afraid it is not very likely.

6/9/108:35 AM

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