As Tony Lloyd aims to be selected as a Labour Police and Crime Commissioner candidate, the Parliamentary Labour Party needs a new chair. Last night nominations closed, and the candidates are:
John Cryer
Dave Watts
We’ll be profiling both candidates ahead of the vote (of Labour MPs) which takes place on March 14th.
More from LabourList
Defence spending, building targets, and election strategy – Labour NEC report
‘Welfare reforms threaten to alienate Labour’s own voting coalition’
Welfare reform: List of Labour MPs prepared to rebel against benefit changes