Who is in the running to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader? - BBC Newsnight

Hopefuls to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader are examining the reasons for the party's election defeat.
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Norwich MP Clive Lewis and Wigan's Lisa Nandy have both said they are considering running for the position of Labour leader.


Other potential contenders Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry have so far declined to confirm their candidacy.


The contest could begin on 7 January following recommendations from the party's general secretary.


And Labour Party officials have suggested that Mr Corbyn's successor will be in place by the end of March.


Mr Corbyn announced he would step down as leader, after the party suffered its worst election result since 1935.


James Clayton reports.


Emily Maitlis speaks to Labour MP Wes Streeting, former Labour MP Emma Dent Coad, who lost her Kensington in the general election and Labour peer Maurice Glasman.

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