Endorsements in the 2016 Labour Party leadership election (UK) explained

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The following list contains a run down of politicians, individuals, Constituency Labour Parties, trade unions (both Labour Party affiliated and not), socialist societies, newspapers, magazines and other organisations that endorsed a candidate in the 2016 leadership election

Summary

Summary of Nominations!Candidate!Constituency!PLP/EPLP Nominations!CLP Nominations!Affiliated Trade Union Nominations!Socialist Societies

Jeremy Corbyn	Islington North	21	285	8	1
Owen Smith	Pontypridd	285	53	4	3
Angela Eagle(Withdrew)	Wallasey	43	N/A	N/A	N/A

Labour politicians

Jeremy Corbyn

MPs

• Diane Abbott, Shadow Health Secretary since 2016; candidate for Leader in 2010; MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington
• Richard Burgon, Shadow Justice Secretary and Shadow Lord Chancellor since 2016; MP for Leeds East
• Dawn Butler, former Minister for Young Citizens and Youth Engagement 2009–2010; MP for Brent South 2005–2010; MP for Brent Central since 2015.^[1]
• Ronnie Campbell, MP for Blyth Valley^[2]
• Stephen Hepburn, MP for Jarrow^[3]
• Imran Hussain, Shadow Minister of State for International Development since 2016; MP for Bradford East^[4]
• Ian Lavery, Shadow Minister for Trade Unions & Civil Society since 2015; MP for Wansbeck^[5]
• Clive Lewis, Shadow Defence Secretary since 2016; MP for Norwich South
• Rebecca Long-Bailey, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury; MP for Salford and Eccles^[6]
• Andy McDonald, Shadow Transport Secretary since 2016, MP for Middlesbrough^[7]
• John McDonnell, Shadow Chancellor since 2015; candidate for Leader in 2007 and 2010; MP for Hayes and Harlington^[8] (campaign manager)
• Ian Mearns, MP for Gateshead^[9]
• Grahame Morris, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary since 2016; MP for Easington^[10]
• Kate Osamor, Shadow International Development Secretary since 2016; MP for Edmonton^[11]
• Angela Rayner, Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities since 2016, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne^[8]
• Dennis Skinner, former Chairman of the Labour Party (1988–1989); MP for Bolsover^[8]
• Emily Thornberry, Shadow Foreign Secretary since 2016, MP for Islington South and Finsbury^[12]
• Jon Trickett, Shadow Secretary of State for Business since 2016; MP for Hemsworth^[13]

MEPs

• Lucy Anderson, MEP for London^{[14] [15]}
• Julie Ward, MEP for North West England

Other Labour politicians

• Mick Antoniw, AM for Pontypridd^[16]
• Jennette Arnold, AM for North East
• Bill Butler, former MSP for Glasgow Anniesland^[17]
• Neil Findlay, MSP for Lothian^[18]
• Mike Hedges, Member of the Welsh Assembly for Swansea East^[19]
• Cara Hilton, former MSP for Dunfermline
• Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland
• Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London (2000–2008)^{[20] [21]}
• Murad Qureshi, former London-wide Member of the London Assembly for the Labour Party^{[14] [15]}
• Alex Rowley, Deputy Leader of the Scottish Labour Party since 2015; MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife^[22]
• Elaine Smith, former Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament; MSP for Central Scotland^[23]
• Chris Williamson, former MP for Derby North^{[14] [15]}

Owen Smith

MPs MEPs

• Paul Brannen, MEP for North East England
• Richard Corbett, MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber
• Seb Dance, MEP for London
• Theresa Griffin, MEP for North West England
• Richard Howitt, MEP for the East of England
• David Martin, MEP for Scotland
• Linda McAvan, MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber
• Catherine Stihler, MEP for Scotland
• Derek Vaughan, MEP for Wales
• Glenis Willmott, Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party since 2009; MEP for the East Midlands

Other Labour politicians

• Leighton Andrews, former Minister for Education and Skills (2009–2013); former Member of the Welsh Assembly for Rhondda^[24]
• Tom Copley AM, London Assembly Member (London-Wide)^[25]
• Hefin David, Member of the Welsh Assembly for Caerphilly^[26]
• Kezia Dugdale, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party since 2015^[27]
• Peter Hain, Baron Hain, former Shadow Welsh Secretary (2010–2012) and Welsh Secretary (2002–2008; 2009–2010); former MP for Neath^[28]
• Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London since 2016^[29]
• Lee Waters, Member of the Welsh Assembly for Llanelli^[30]
• Stewart Wood, Baron Wood of Anfield, former co-Shadow Minister without Portfolio (2011–2015)^[31]

Angela Eagle

Individuals

Jeremy Corbyn

• Akala, rapper and poet^[32]
• Attila the Stockbroker, punk poet, musician and songwriter^{[33] [34]}
• Lily Allen, singer, songwriter, actress and television presenter^[35]
• Angela Barnes, comedian^{[20] [21]}
• Mike Barson, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, and keyboardist for Madness^[36]
• Joey Barton, professional footballer^[37]
• Billy Bragg, singer^[38]
• Charlotte Church, singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter^[39]
• Jack Carroll, comedian and a runner-up on Britain's Got Talent^[33]
• Janice Connolly, actress, comedian and artistic director^[33]
• Manuel Cortes, General Secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA)^{[33] [40]}
• Miriam David, Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London^[41]
• Ivor Dembina, stand-up comedian^[41]
• Professor Stephen Deutsch, composer^[41]
• Danny DeVito, actor, comedian and director^[42]
• Brian Eno, musician and composer^[39]
• Jennie Formby, regional secretary and former political director of Unite the Union^[43]
• George Galloway, Leader of the Respect Party (2013–2016), broadcaster and former MP for Bradford West (2012–2015)^[44]
• Janey Godley, stand-up comedian and writer^[39]
• Jeremy Hardy, comedian^{[33] [39]}
• Rufus Hound, comedian, actor and presenter^{[34] [45]}
• Robin Ince, comedian, actor and writer^[46]
• Selma James, feminist writer^[41]
• Lee Jasper, Senior Policy Advisor on Equalities to the former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone^[47]
• Owen Jones, journalist and political commentator^[48]
• Shappi Khorsandi, comedian^{[20] [21] [39]}
• Ken Loach, film and television director^{[39] [49]}
• Norman Lovett, stand-up comedian and actor^[33]
• Miriam Margolyes, actress^[41]
• Francesca Martinez, comedian and writer^{[33] [34] [39]}
• Paul Mason, journalist and writer^{[36] [50]}
• Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite the Union^[46]
• Ewan McGregor, actor^[51]
• Patrick Monahan, comedian^[34]
• Alan Moore, comic book writer^[52]
• Charles Shaar Murray, music journalist and broadcaster^[41]
• Dave Nellist, former Labour MP and national chair of TUSC^[53]
• Jo Neary, comedian, writer and actress^[46]
• Novelist, grime MC and producer^[54]
• Tyrone O'Sullivan, former NUM branch secretary and trade union activist^[55]
• Sara Pascoe, stand-up comedian and actress^{[20] [21] [34]}
• Maxine Peake, actress^{[20] [21]}
• Grace Petrie, singer-songwriter^[34]
• John Rees, founder of Counterfire and Stop The War Coalition^{[20] [21]}
• Michael Rosen, novelist and poet^{[20] [21] [39]}
• Zack Sabre Jr., professional wrestler^[56]
• Alexei Sayle, stand-up comedian and actor^{[57] [58]}
• Ian Saville, magician^{[33] [41]}
• Lynne Segal, socialist feminist academic and activist^[41]
• Mark Serwotka, General Secretary of the Public and Commercial Services Union^[39]
• Arthur Smith, alternative comedian and writer^[39]
• Harry Leslie Smith, writer and political commentator^[59]
• Mark Steel, stand-up comedian and columnist^[39]
• Ava Vidal, comedian^{[20] [21]}
• Holly Walsh, comedian^{[20] [21]}
• Dave Ward, General Secretary of Communication Workers Union^[33]
• Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union^[60]

Owen Smith

• Tracy-Ann Oberman, actress
• Frances Barber, actress^[35]
• David Blanchflower, labour economist, former member of McDonnell's Economic Advisory Committee (resigned in June 2016)^[61]
• Alastair Campbell, journalist, broadcaster, and former Director of Communications and Strategy to Prime Minister Tony Blair^[62]
• Charlie Condou, actor and writer (endorsed Andy Burnham in 2015)^[63]
• William Dalrymple, historian and writer^[63]
• Robert Harris, novelist
• Konnie Huq, television presenter and writer^[64]
• Jason Isaacs, actor^[65]
• Ross Kemp, actor and investigative journalist
• Paul Kenny, former General Secretary of GMB^[66]
• Nick Miles, actor
• Caitlin Moran, English journalist, author, and broadcaster at The Times (endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in 2015)
• Richard Murphy, British chartered accountant and political economist (endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in 2015)^[67]
• Jay Rayner, journalist, writer, broadcaster and food critic
• Tony Robinson, actor, comedian and TV presenter
• J. K. Rowling, novelist, author of the Harry Potter fantasy series
• Abby Tomlinson, founder and leader of the Milifandom (endorsed Andy Burnham in 2015)
• Robert Webb, comedian, actor and writer (endorsed Yvette Cooper in 2015)
• Simon Wren-Lewis, economist, former member of the Economic Advisory Committee

Constituency Labour Parties

Candidate	Constituency	CLP nominations	Share
Jeremy Corbyn	Islington North	285	44.12%
	Pontypridd	53	8.20%
Undeclared		308	47.68%

Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn received the supporting nomination of 285 CLPs.^[68]

Owen Smith

Owen Smith received the supporting nomination of 53 CLPs.^[68]

Affiliated trade unions

Candidate	Constituency	TU nominations	Share of TU membership^[69]
	Jeremy Corbyn	Islington North	8	71.57%
		Pontypridd	4	27.79%
Undeclared		2	0.64%

Jeremy Corbyn

• UNISON^[70]
• Unite the Union (Unite)^[71]
• Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF)^[72]
• Communication Workers Union (CWU)^[68]
• Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA)^[73]
• Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT)^[74]
• Fire Brigades Union (FBU)^[75]
• Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU)^[76]

Owen Smith

• General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union (GMB)
• Community^[77]
• Musicians' Union (MU)^[78]
• Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW)^[79]

Undeclared

• Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU)
• National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)

Non-affiliated trade unions

Jeremy Corbyn

• Prison Officers Association (POA)^[80]
• National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT)

Socialist societies

Candidate	Constituency	SS nominations
	Owen Smith	Pontypridd	3
		Islington North	1
Undeclared		19

Jeremy Corbyn

• Disability Labour^[81]

Owen Smith

• Jewish Labour Movement^[82]
• Labour Movement for Europe^[83]
• Socialist Health Association (endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in 2015)^[84]

Undeclared

• BAME Labour
• Chinese for Labour
• Christians on the Left
• Fabian Society
• Labour Animal Welfare Society
• Labour Campaign for International Development
• LGBT Labour
• Labour Finance and Industry Group
• Labour Housing Group
• Labour Party Irish Society
  • Labour Students Labour Women's Network
• National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs
• Scientists for Labour
• Socialist Educational Association
• Socialist Environment and Resources Association
• Society of Labour Lawyers
• Tamils for Labour

Affiliated organisations

Jeremy Corbyn

• Young Labour

Organisations

Jeremy Corbyn

• Alliance for Workers' Liberty (AWL)^[85]
• Campaign for Labour Party Democracy (CLPD)^[86]
• Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC)^[87]
• Rudimental, English drum and bass band^[88]
• Labour Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Labour CND)^[89]
• Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM)^[90]
• Labour Party Marxists^[91]
• Labour Representation Committee^[92]
• National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts^[93]
• Stop the War Coalition (StWC)^[94]
• UB40, English reggae band^[95]

Owen Smith

• Progress^[96]

Publications

Newspaper	General election main endorsement		2015 leadership endorsement		2016 leadership endorsement		Notes
Daily Mirror						Did not endorse	—
Sunday People							—
Daily Record							—
Morning Star							Praised Corbyn's leadership and "courage and principle" in face of his parliamentary critics^[97]
The Guardian						Did not endorse	Called for Labour to unite after the result and for "a principled, effective and electable" party ^[98]
The Sun							—

Notes and References

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4. Hussain . Imran . Imran_HussainMP . 752938671456841728 . 12 July 2016 . Great news for democracy that Jeremy Corbyn will be automatically on the ballot for the Labour leadership contest. He has my full support . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217210936/https://twitter.com/Imran_HussainMP/status/752938671456841728 . 17 December 2019 . live.
5. Lavery . Ian . Ian Lavery . IanLaveryMP . 747025524871073792 . 26 June 2016 . If we don't respect democracy then we stand for nothing.The LP membership gave JC a massive mandate. I'm supporting the membership & Jeremy. . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217172304/https://twitter.com/IanLaveryMP/status/747025524871073792 . 17 December 2019 . live.
6. Long-Bailey . Rebecca . Rebecca Long-Bailey . RLong_Bailey . 748566836648812548 . 30 June 2016 . I've Heard rumours I am pressing Jez to resign - not true, I am not and continue to support him 100% . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217222551/https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/748566836648812548 . 17 December 2019 . live.
7. McDonald . Andy . AndyMcDonaldMP . 752546176940044288 . 11 July 2016 . Web Update: A call for unity - I want to address the current turmoil in our Party. https://t.co/r8eNUd4E9I . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217175807/https://twitter.com/AndyMcDonaldMP/status/752546176940044288 . 17 December 2019 . live.
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10. Web site: Plot against Jeremy Corbyn condemned by North East MP Grahame Morris. Chronicle Live. Walker. Jonathan. 27 June 2016. 14 July 2016.
11. News: Jeremy Corbyn's campaign launch. The Guardian. Sparrow. Andrew. 21 July 2016. 21 July 2016.
12. Web site: Emily Thornberry: Why I'm sticking with Jeremy Corbyn. New Statesman. 29 August 2016.
13. Web site: Ben Riley-Smith Michael Wilkinson . Labour 'could lose 100 MPs' as Jeremy Corbyn calls for snap general election while Angela Eagle launches bid for leadership . The Daily Telegraph . 11 July 2016 . 19 July 2016.
14. Web site: Emergency Rally with Diane Abbott & Richard Burgon : Unite to Fight Tory Austerity #KeepCorbyn. Eventbrite. 18 July 2016.
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16. News: David Williamson . Champion of Corbyn in Assembly pledges to support him in leadership race but Rhodri Morgan backs Angela Eagle . WalesOnline . 29 June 2016 . 25 August 2016.
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18. News: Hello . Labour grassroots in Scotland rally round Jeremy Corbyn . The Scotsman . 14 July 2016 . 21 July 2016.
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22. Web site: Alex Rowley calls for Labour to 'stand united' and back Jeremy Corbyn. The Courier (Dundee). Andrews. Kieran. 21 July 2016. 21 July 2016.
23. elainesmithmsp. Elaine Smith MSP. 748815377614774272. 1 July 2016. Happy to add my name to this! #KeepCorbyn.
24. LeightonAndrews. Leighton Andrews #FBPE. 754593542618644480. 17 July 2016. Calm, confident performance by @owensmith2016 @OwenSmith_MP on @MarrShow #laboursfuture. 18 July 2016.
25. tomcopley. Tom Copley. 767116621425025025. 20 August 2016. Absolutely delighted that @SadiqKhan is backing @owensmith2016. He knows we need to win power to make a difference. 20 August 2016.
26. Msas . Hefin . hef4caerphilly . 755042039427923968 . 18 July 2016 . @owensmith2016 very much Welsh Labour traditionalist- a clear left alternative to austerity, standing up for our communities. Good luck Owen . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210521224108/https://twitter.com/hef4caerphilly/status/755042039427923968 . 21 May 2021 . live.
27. News: Kezia Dugdale backs Owen Smith as she says he can unite Labour party more than Jeremy Corbyn. Daily Record. Kezia Dugdale. 22 August 2016.
28. PeterHain. Peter Hain. 754748526459031554. 17 July 2016. Labour's Owen Smith vows to tackle inequality. 18 July 2016.
29. Web site: Sadiq Khan backs Owen Smith, saying Labour is doing badly under Corbyn. ITV News. Dinnen. Carl. 20 August 2016. 20 August 2016.
30. Waters . Lee . Lee Waters . Amanwy . 754650390759612416 . 17 July 2016 . Good luck to @owensmith2016 - I think he'd make a very effective leader of the Labour Party. He'll really challenge the Tories . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210516230017/https://twitter.com/Amanwy/status/754650390759612416 . 16 May 2021 . live.
31. StewartWood. Stewart Wood. 753963657390850049. 15 July 2016. Encouraging to hear @OwenSmith_MP saying it's time for a £200bn investment programme in infrastructure across the UK. 18 July 2016.
32. akalamusic. Akala. 748236119326744576. 29 June 2016. The way these dickhead Labor MP's are snaking @jeremycorbyn eediat ting..
33. News: Burke. Darren. TV star comedians line up for Jeremy Corbyn rally in Doncaster. Doncaster. Doncaster Free Press. 26 August 2016. 1 June 2018.
34. News: Wright. Jade. Jeremy Corbyn concert will see famous faces celebrating Labour leader. Liverpool. Liverpool Echo. 6 June 2016. 27 November 2019.
35. Web site: JK Rowling, Ewan McGregor and Frances Barber enter the Jeremy Corbyn debate. 29 June 2016. International Business Times UK.
36. News: Topple. Steve. Momentum: here's the truth about the 'hard-left' group. The Canary. 19 September 2016. 2 June 2018.
37. News: Harris. Sarah Ann. Joey Barton Is Jeremy Corbyn's Latest Ally in Labour Leadership Row. HuffPost. 5 July 2016.
38. News: Hughes. Laura. Billy Bragg insists he still backs Jeremy Corbyn after warning the Labour leader is stuck in the past. The Daily Telegraph. 16 August 2016.
39. News: Flintoff. Crispin. The Jeremy Corbyn story that nobody wanted to publish. The Independent. 2 February 2016. 1 July 2018.
40. News: Wilkinson. Michael. Bernie Sanders 'backs Jeremy Corbyn' in Labour leadership race. The Daily Telegraph. 23 August 2016.
41. News: Labour, antisemitism and where Jeremy Corbyn goes from here. The Guardian. 29 April 2016. 1 June 2018.
42. News: Clark. Ashley. Danny DeVito: 'Do all you can to make sure Donald Trump doesn't become president'. The Guardian. 30 July 2016.
43. News: Top Unite official to attend Momentum's "Keep Corbyn" rally tonight. Labour List. 27 June 2016. 9 August 2016.
44. News: Aftab. Kaleem. George Galloway on his documentary film The Killing$ of Tony Blair: 'It's a considered narrative, not an angry tirade'. The Independent. 26 July 2016. 9 August 2016.
45. Hound . Rufus . Rufus Hound . RufusHound . 752971823562756096 . 12 July 2016 . About to go on. #istillbelieve #jc4pm https://t.co/YoXTvxrpQM . en . 23 December 2021.
46. News: Vowles. Neil. Comedians back Jeremy Corbyn for major Brighton rally. The Argus. 5 September 2016 . 1 June 2018.
47. News: Schofield. Kevin. EXCL Row after controversial former Ken Livingstone adviser rejoins Labour. PoliticsHome. 22 November 2016. 1 November 2018. 22 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161122224328/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/labour-party/news/81033/excl-row-after-controversial-former-ken. dead.
48. News: Sommers. Jack. Harris. Sarah Ann. Owen Jones Backs Jeremy Corbyn 'To Give Him Another Chance' But Warns He Must Poll Better. HuffPost. 26 July 2016.
49. Web site: Moment jubilant Corbyn supporters find out leader has made ballot. 12 July 2016. 9 August 2016.
50. News: Mason. Paul. Corbyn delivered the Labour vote for remain – so let's get behind him. The Guardian. 26 June 2016.
51. News: Powell. Emma. Ewan McGregor supports Jeremy Corbyn and blasts Labour 'turncoats'. London Evening Standard. 29 June 2016.
52. News: Cain. Sian. Alan Moore gives heartfelt backing to Jeremy Corbyn (but won't vote for him). The Guardian. 19 September 2016. 27 November 2019.
53. Web site: TUSC calls on Labour councillors to 'fight the Tories not Jeremy Corbyn'. August 2016 . 9 August 2016.
54. Powell. Emma. Novelist joins Labour Party, backs Jeremy Corbyn. NME. 4 July 2016. 7 September 2016.
55. News: Williamson. David. Miners' hero Tyrone O'Sullivan gives Corbyn thundering endorsement. WalesOnline. 26 July 2016. 9 August 2016.
56. Web site: MATT RIDDLE, TYLER BATE, ZACK SABRE JR., DAVID STARR, TRENT SEVEN & MORE: 5/27 PROGRESS WRESTLING SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 DAYS ONE LIVE REPORT FROM CAMDEN, LONDON . 9 June 2017 . Pro Wrestling Insider.
57. News: Walsh. John. Why I've decided to join the Labour party then immediately resign . The Independent. 27 February 2016. 1 June 2018.
58. News: Sayle. Alexei. Why I've decided to join the Labour party then immediately resign . The Guardian. 16 March 2016. 1 June 2018.
59. News: Lusher. Adam. Harry Leslie Smith: Second World War veteran says politicians should get to grips with UK poverty. The Independent. 6 March 2016.
60. News: Menon. Parvathi. Supporters rally behind Jeremy Corbyn. The Hindu. 29 June 2016. 9 August 2016.
61. News: Economic advisers to Corbyn back rival for Labour leader. Rowena Mason. The Guardian. 1 August 2016.
62. Web site: Alastair Campbell: How Owen Smith can save Labour from Corbyn. 20 July 2016. 9 August 2016.
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64. Web site: Konnie Huq says Jeremy Corbyn's politics won't win an election. 6 July 2016. London Evening Standard.
65. News: JK Rowling Among Stars Calling For Jeremy Corbyn To Be Removed As Labour Leader. Louise Ridley. 20 July 2016. HuffPost.
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70. Web site: Jeremy Corbyn nominated by UNISON Labour Link Committee Press release News UNISON National. 11 August 2016. 11 August 2016.
71. Web site: Unite confirms nomination to re-elect Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. unitetheunion.org. 11 August 2016.
72. Web site: ASLEF backs Jeremy (again) . . 6 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190906113433/https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=4700 . 6 September 2019 . 27 July 2016.
73. Web site: TSSA support sitting leader Jeremy Corbyn . . 6 September 2019 . 12 July 2016 . 6 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190906113741/https://www.tssa.org.uk/en/whats-new/news/index.cfm/tssa-support-sitting-leader-jeremy-corbyn . dead .
74. Web site: UCATT nominate Jeremy Corbyn for Labour Leader . . 6 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160916024655/https://www.ucatt.org.uk/ucatt-nominate-jeremy-corbyn-labour-leader . 16 September 2016.
75. Web site:
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78. Web site: MU Executive Committee votes to endorse Owen Smith Musicians' Union. www.musiciansunion.org.uk. 5 August 2016. 7 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160807092518/http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/News/2016/Aug/MU-Executive-Committee-votes-to-endorse-Owen-S-(1). dead.
79. Web site: Usdaw nominates Owen Smith for Leader of the Labour Party USDAW. www.usdaw.org.uk. 8 August 2016.
80. Web site: POA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECONFIRM ENDORSEMENT OF JEREMY CORBYN FOR LABOUR LEADER. poauk.org.uk. 12 August 2016.
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82. Jewish Labour Movement . Jewish Labour Movement . JewishLabour . 765095844672577536 . 15 August 2016 . After a ballot of our members, we are nominating Owen Smith for Leader of the Labour Party. https://t.co/7lT9GIH1IO . en . 23 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522213417/https://twitter.com/JewishLabour/status/765095844672577536 . 22 May 2021 . live.
83. Web site: The Labour Movement for Europe nominates Owen Smith for Labour Leader. 14 August 2016. 15 August 2016. Labour Movement for Europe.
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85. Web site: Workers' Liberty. Workers' Liberty. 4 September 2016.
86. Web site: Campaign for Labour Party Democracy. clpd.org.uk. 4 September 2016.
87. Web site: Watch the Video: Deaf and Disabled people Stand with Corbyn . . 6 September 2019 . 17 July 2016.
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