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12 September 2015

Labour chooses white man as leader

In pictures: Labour's diverse history.

By Jonn Elledge

(Photo By Getty)

The Labour party has chosen Jeremy Corbyn, the MP for Islington North as its new leader. 

The news marks the latest installment in the proud history of Britain’s main left-wing party. Here are some pictures of those who’ve led the party in the past.

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