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Labour’s leadership candidates set out their stalls
NICK WRIGHT assesses the strengths and weaknesses of those vying for the top job in the party
Labour leadership candidates (from left to right) Rebecca Long Bailey, Sir Keir Starmer, Jess Phillips and Emily Thornberry

THE Parliamentary Labour Party hustings this week presented the leadership hopefuls with their first chance to woo MPs. 

It gave them the problem of doing so without blowing their pitch to the party’s electorate.

The dilemma of appearing to be simultaneously in tune with Jeremy Corbyn’s heritage while seeking the endorsement of the Corbyn-sceptic MPs has resulted in some careful positioning.

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