LabourList reports that Labour’s National Executive Committee has agreed the timetable for the leadership election. It is:
- Tuesday 7 January – MP/MEP nominations open
- Monday 13 January – MP/MEP noms close (2.30pm)
- Tuesday 14 January – Registered supporters window opens (5pm)
- Wednesday 15 January – CLP/affiliates nominations open
- Thursday 16 January – Registered supporters window closes (5pm)
- Monday 20 January – Freeze date for new members and affiliated supporters (5pm)
- Friday 14 February – CLP/affiliates nominations close
- Friday 21 February – Ballot opens
- Thursday 2 April – Ballot closes
- Saturday 4 April – Result announced
The fee for registered supporters has been set at £25 and there will be a 48-hour window during which those applicants can register to vote in the contests – the same as in the 2016 leadership election.