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15 July 2015

Jeremy Corbyn “on course to come top“ in the Labour leadership election

Private polling, seen by the New Statesman, shows the veteran leftwinger ahead in the first round of voting. 

By Stephen Bush

(Photo By Winning here? Photo: Getty Images)

Private polling shows Jeremy Corbyn ahead in the first round of voting, a survey seen by the New Statesman has revealed. 

The veteran leftwinger has surprised observers by collecting 40 nominations from local parties, just eight less than the bookmakers’ favourite, Andy Burnham. Yvette Cooper has 30. Liz Kendall is way back in fourth place with just five.

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