Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest in first round

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APTOPIX Britain Labour Leadership
APTOPIX Britain Labour Leadership

Jeremy Corbyn is the new leader of the Labour Party after winning nearly 60 per cent of the vote in one of the most sensational victories in British political history.

The veteran left-wing MP, who started the leadership contest as a 200-1 outsider, was crowned winner of the three-month long contest this morning at a special conference in Westminster.

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