Jeremy Corbyn

IBTimes UK looks at the main contenders in the 2015 Labour leadership election.

The former foreign secretary threw his support behind Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper in the contest.

The leadership hopeful says the peer had not approached her about the alleged conspiracy.

Corbyn's hard-left acolytes are guilty of sinister abuse

Former health secretary will also repeat claim he is the only candidate who can stop Jeremy Corbyn.

Gordon Brown has said Labour must become 'credible' and 'electable' once again.

The former prime minister will make a speech in London on 16 August as ballots go out.

Labour leadership favourite charged by opponents with several major criticisms.

YouGov poll reveals left-winger is most popular leadership hopeful in the capital.

Socialist firebrand Jeremy Corbyn is still set to win the contest, according to YouGov.

Kendall called for a voting pact between her supporters and those backing Andy Burnham and Yvette Cooper.

Former front-runner also confirmed he would renew UK nuclear deterrent Trident.

Former prime minister urges members to set aside differences and save party from self-destruction.

Deadline tor register to vote in upcoming election extended until 3pm today (12 August) due to demand.

Corbyn has called for closer ties with Russia and claims Nato instigated Ukraine conflict.

Film director Ken Loach, journalist Toby Young and Tory MP Tim Loughton banned from voting for Corbyn.

Jeremy Corbyn has been challenged for describing militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas as his "friends".

Support for left-wing Islington North MP has surged 17 points since July to 53% of first-preference votes.

Leadership hopefuls have made personal appeals on the video-sharing platform.

Party leadership front-runner says he will weigh up return of public ownership principle abandoned by Tony Blair

The former home secretary and popular party figure will give Cooper's campaign a boost.

Labour front runner has defended Hamas and Hezbollah as well as assorted dictators and despots.

Jeremy Corbyn, Yvette Cooper, Liz Kendall and Andy Burnham policies on welfare, childcare and women's rights.

Labour's current shadow chancellor also promised not to serve in a shadow cabinet led by Corbyn.

Kezia Dugdale has criticised the socialist firebrand but Ken Macintosh has defended Corbyn.

Unions joins Unison and Unite in backing left-wing MP as next Labour leader

Now Unite and Unison, the two largest unions in the UK, support the left-wing candidate.

The latest poll has reportedly predicted that Andy Burnham has fallen to third place.

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Wolmar says 'neo-liberal' Kendall would be 'indistinguishable' from the Tories.

Islington North MP says the policy would be paid for through productivity gains and tax hikes.