Labour leadership: Starmer secures place on final ballot by getting Usdaw nomination – as it happened
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6.26pm GMT
#LabourLeadership - #Usdaw nominates @Keir_Starmer and @AngelaRayner
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Here's some reaction from Labour MPs to the news that Usdaw has backed Starmer - as well as from his campaign chair, the former Labour MP Jenny Chapman:
Fabulous news. A great union and a great candidate. Glad to see that @Keir_Starmer is winning support across the trade union movement for his campaign #AnotherFutureIsPossible https://t.co/YZ8IyyVpdQ
Brilliant news. The dream ticket. Keir and Angela. #AnotherFutureIsPossible#LabourLeadershipElection https://t.co/PwSVlo793H https://t.co/Bo1OZDyAfl
Fantastic news. I'm delighted to see @UsdawUnion has decided to back @Keir_Starmer. https://t.co/kShvdjkbfS
Thank you to my Union @UsdawUnion for nominating @Keir_Starmer for leader. This makes Keir the first candidate to secure a place on the ballot paper. https://t.co/Ng3Q0hb06G
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