Turnout of 77.6% in Labour leadership election


The result of the Labour leadership election will be revealed this morning.


The election of the Labour party's new leader saw a turnout of 77.6%.

The result of the contest between Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith will be announced shortly before noon in Liverpool.

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