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Harman: New leader must appeal to public rather than party loyalists

The next Labour leader must be able to appeal to the general public rather than just party loyalists, Harriet Harman said as she criticised the process that led to Ed Miliband's election.

In a speech setting out how Labour would move on from an election defeat that remained "very raw", Ms Harman stressed that the influence of the unions over the decision on leadership had been altered by the move to a "one person, one vote" electoral system.

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Liz Kendall pushes on to be first female leader for Labour

Liz Kendall is Labour MP for Leicester West. Credit: PA

Shadow health minister Liz Kendall has said it's "maybe time" for a female leader of the Labour party as she threw her hat into the ring.

She told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour: "People might think I'm a bit biased in this, but I think it's maybe time that Labour had a woman leader.

"People like Margaret Beckett and Harriet Harman have been the acting leaders of their party, they have blazed a trail and I'd be beyond proud if I was elected as Labour's leader."

Shadow business secretary today confirmed he will also be putting himself forward for the leadership of the party.

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