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Posted by guest on 1st September 2010 at 09:22 PM
Andy Burnham, Ed Balls backed by Salford MPs
by Tom Rodgers

Up for grabs from today foward is the leadership of the Labour Party.

Members of the political party, which will be in opposition to the Coalition government, can vote from today (September 1st) on the man or woman they think will lead them back into government.

Up to four million people, according to former Deputy Leader Harriet Harman, are eligible to vote.

Appearing yesterday in Manchester were Hazel Blears' favourite, Leigh MP Andy Burnham, Diane Abbott and bookies choice Ed Milliband.

They were joined on a panel discussing health in the North West by Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley, who herself is backing Ed Balls.

The London-centric media seem to be focusing on Milibands One and Two and with the most foreign-policy experience David is looking like he will clash with brother Ed for the top spot in Labour politics.

Here we interviewed both Hazel Blears and Barbara Keeley to find out who they are backing for the top job.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  2nd September 2010
i am a good reader of people andy burnham is the only GENUINE candidate,has blears been promised a cabinet job if labour get in next time? blears is not genuine her record speaks for itself

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