This is a summary of the electoral history of Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party since 2015 and Member of Parliament of Islington North since 1983.
Labour Party leadership election, 2015
Following the resignation of Ed Miliband as Labour Party leader on 8 May 2015, Jeremy Corbyn announced his candidacy for the position on 3 June 2015. The new leader would be decided by a ballot of party members, supporters and affiliates, where the candidate securing over 50% would be elected.
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