WATCH: Theo Usherwood's update on the Labour leadership contest

18 Dec 2019, 16:16 | Updated: 10 Feb 2026

What’s the latest on Labour’s leadership contest? Theo Usherwood explains.

LBC's political editor has the latest update on behind-the-scenes manoeuvring to try and make it easier for Rebecca Long-Bailey and increase her chances of succeeding Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader.

Watch Theo's exclusive analysis of the contest and what is expected to happen in the coming weeks.

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