Long-Bailey becomes sixth candidate in Labour race bbc.com

The shadow business secretary says her party needs a "socialist leader" to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
In an article for the Tribune magazine, she said Labour needs a "socialist leader who can work with our movement, rebuild our communities and fight for the policies we believe in".

She joins Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Thornberry, Clive Lewis, Lisa Nandy and Jess Phillips in the contest.