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Jeremy Corbyn calls for party unity after warning from rival Andy Burnham Jeremy Corbyn calls for party unity after warning from rival Andy Burnham
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Labour leadership frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn called for party unity on Saturday following a warning about his campaign from rival Andy Burnham.Labour leadership frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn called for party unity on Saturday following a warning about his campaign from rival Andy Burnham.
Burnham, the shadow health secretary, told the Guardian that “provocative” comments from some of Corbyn’s supporters risked splitting the party. Burnham, the shadow health secretary, told the Guardian that “provocative” comments from some of Corbyn’s supporters risked splitting the party. “There are dangers here, there are some echoes of the early 80s. Those should ring loud warnings, alarm bells,” Burnham said.
“There are dangers here, there are some echoes of the early 80s. Those should ring loud warnings, alarm bells,” Burnham said.
Corbyn, MP for Islington North, called for a “debate embracing all members from all parts of the party” during the postal ballot, which begins on 14 August and culminates with the election of a new leader on 12 September.Corbyn, MP for Islington North, called for a “debate embracing all members from all parts of the party” during the postal ballot, which begins on 14 August and culminates with the election of a new leader on 12 September.
“The leadership election should be conducted with one thought in mind: our objective is to be a united party focused on winning the general election and campaigning across the country day in, day out,” he said.“The leadership election should be conducted with one thought in mind: our objective is to be a united party focused on winning the general election and campaigning across the country day in, day out,” he said.
“Whoever wins the leadership must work tirelessly every day to forge Labour into a united and successful party.”“Whoever wins the leadership must work tirelessly every day to forge Labour into a united and successful party.”
Warning against predictions of splits, Corbyn added: “When the dust has settled, we will still all be Labour. Let’s conduct our debate on the basis of comradeship and unity in action against the damaging agenda of the Tory party.”Warning against predictions of splits, Corbyn added: “When the dust has settled, we will still all be Labour. Let’s conduct our debate on the basis of comradeship and unity in action against the damaging agenda of the Tory party.”
Corbyn has become the favourite in recent days, after entering the contest as the rank outsider.Corbyn has become the favourite in recent days, after entering the contest as the rank outsider.
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He has 162 nominations from constituency Labour parties (CLPs), unions, MEPs and affiliated organisations, a clear margin ahead of Yvette Cooper’s 121, with Burnham on 118 and Liz Kendall a distant fourth with 21. Burnham won more CLP nominations than Cooper.He has 162 nominations from constituency Labour parties (CLPs), unions, MEPs and affiliated organisations, a clear margin ahead of Yvette Cooper’s 121, with Burnham on 118 and Liz Kendall a distant fourth with 21. Burnham won more CLP nominations than Cooper.
In the deputy leadership race, Tom Watson won 174 CLP nominations, more than twice as many as Stella Creasy’s 77, with Caroline Flint on 64, Angela Eagle on 32 and Ben Bradshaw on 20.In the deputy leadership race, Tom Watson won 174 CLP nominations, more than twice as many as Stella Creasy’s 77, with Caroline Flint on 64, Angela Eagle on 32 and Ben Bradshaw on 20.
An opinion poll of 1,001 people conducted by Research Now found 30% wanted Burnham to lead Labour, ahead of 24% for both Corbyn and Cooper, with 21% supporting Kendall.An opinion poll of 1,001 people conducted by Research Now found 30% wanted Burnham to lead Labour, ahead of 24% for both Corbyn and Cooper, with 21% supporting Kendall.
Of those who voted for Labour in May’s general election, Burnham was on 36%, Corbyn 28%, Cooper 20% and Kendall 16%.Of those who voted for Labour in May’s general election, Burnham was on 36%, Corbyn 28%, Cooper 20% and Kendall 16%.
A spokesman for the Burnham campaign said: “Andy is clearly the candidate to win back lost voters to Labour and unite the party at the same time.”A spokesman for the Burnham campaign said: “Andy is clearly the candidate to win back lost voters to Labour and unite the party at the same time.”