Wigan MP Lisa Nandy is through to final round of Labour Leadership contest

The MP for Wigan, Lisa Nandy has made it through to the final round of the Labour leadership contest.

She picked up a nomination from Chinese For Labour, on top of the endorsements she had already received from the NUM and GMB unions.

Reacting to the news that she is second candidate to be confirmed on the ballot in Labour's leadership contest, Lisa Nandy said: