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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jamie Grierson

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

Andy Burnham speaks at an event. He is wearing a black jumper and black-rimmed glasses and is holding both hands up as he gesticulates.
Andy Burnham still requires permission from Labour’s ruling national executive committee to contest the Makerfield byelection. Photograph: James Speakman/PA

A contender is declared the winner if they get more than 50% of first preferences. The winner then becomes the new leader of the Labour party.

Failing that, the candidate who places last is eliminated, and the voters who put them as their first choice will have their votes moved to their second-choice candidate.

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