Overview

• A LabourList survey of members puts Lucy Powell on 47% and Bridget Phillipson on 30%, with 23% undecided.
• Survation/LabourList research of activists shows 61% for Powell versus 39% for Phillipson when undecided respondents are excluded.
• Both candidates must now secure support from 5% of constituency Labour parties or three affiliated organisations, including at least two trade unions.
• Member voting is scheduled for 8–23 October, with the result due on 25 October after hustings at Labour’s conference later this month.
• Powell has public backing from Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband, while Phillipson remains Education Secretary as the cabinet-aligned option.