Nandy's attempt to reinvent herself as a Corbynite is unlikely to convince Momentum members, but her views on Labour's recent history and her composure on TV may impress the soft left
The former director of public prosecutions undoubtedly has announced that he is standing for the leadership. He is highly-regarded by both left-wingers and centrists in the party. As Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary, he played a key role in the party’s eventual backing of a second referendum. Before becoming an MP, he was a human rights lawyer - conducting cases in international courts including the European Court of Human Rights.
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