Keir Starmer ‘first choice among Labour members for leader’

Shadow Brexit secretary would beat Rebecca Long-Bailey according to simulated vote

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Keir Starner and Jeremy Corbyn
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Keir Starmer is the early frontrunner in the Labour leadership race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn, according to a poll of members.

The Guardian says the YouGov study suggests that the shadow Brexit secretary is the leading choice to replace Jeremy Corbyn in all regions of the UK, age groups and social classes.

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