Following defeat at the 2015 general election Labour leader Ed Miliband resigned, setting in course an election to find a new leader and deputy leader. Party members, union affilates and registered supporters were each given a vote, and the results, given below, were declared on 12th September 2015 at the QEII Conference Centre in London. Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader by a large margin and Tom Watson deputy leader after three rounds of voting. Several pre-election debates between the leadership candidates – Jeremy Corbyn, Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall – were broadcast, and you can view them below.
| Results 1st Stage | Labour Members | Registered Supporters | Affiliated Supporters | Total | % of Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNHAM, Andy | 55,698 | 6,160 | 18,604 | 80,462 | 19.0% |
| COOPER, Yvette | 54,470 | 8,415 | 9,043 | 71,928 | 17.0% |
| CORBYN, Jeremy | 121,751 | 88,449 | 41,217 | 251,417 | 59.5% |
| KENDALL, Liz | 13,601 | 2,574 | 2,682 | 18,857 | 4.5% |
| TOTAL | 245,520 | 105,598 | 71,546 | 422,664 |