Keir Starmer has won the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party. He saw off challenges from Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and Salford and Eccles representative, Rebecca Long-Bailey to secure the top job shortly before 11am this morning.
Following his win, Keir Starmer tweeted: “It's the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party. “I will lead this great party into a new era, with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again - in government.” He added his election “comes at a moment like none other in our lifetime” as the Covid-19 outbreak has “brought normal life to a halt” but brought communities together.