Owen Smith to take on Corbyn

LONDON: Several Labour Party members believe the outcome is known, but after weeks of debate, a single candidate – Owen Smith – has been put on the ballot paper

LONDON: Several Labour Party members believe the outcome is known, but after weeks of debate, a single candidate – Owen Smith – has been put on the ballot paper to take on party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who has faced much opposition since the June 23 Brexit vote.

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The final candidate to challenge Corbyn was decided after MPs decided between Smith and Angela Eagle, who withdrew on Tuesday when the former got more votes. The election will be held over the next two months before the party’s annual conference.