EXC: I can confirm there is to be a seventh entrant into the Labour leadership contest.
It’s Barry Gardiner.
Tune into #Newsnight at 2230 for more.
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@REWearmouth and great huffpo team have the story too. Write up here:https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/barry-gardiner-labour-leadership-bid_uk_5e15d8edc5b6c7b859d39afb?ncid=other_twitter_cooo9wqtham&utm_campaign=share_twitter …Show this thread -
I’m told there is no love lost between Gardiner and Starmer. If BG makes it through to the next stage (very big if), the hustings would be interesting...
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Update: Barry Gardiner confirms to me that that story from me and
@REWearmouth was correct- he is considering running for leader. He will make his final decision in next 24 hours.Show this thread -
Gardiner denies, however, that Len McCluskey has encouraged him to run or has had any involvement.
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Beloved by the grassroots?! I’m struggling to imagine tbh
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Once marginalised?
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barry doesnt take any shit tho
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Beloved?
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