Labour Leadership Timetable

Timetable

  • 25 JUN 2026 Freeze date for elector eligibility. Members who joined on or before 25 December 2025 are eligible to vote.
  • 9 JUL 2026 PLP nominations stage begins. Members of the PLP may nominate themselves or one other member of the PLP.
  • 13 JUL 2026 PLP hustings. Prospective candidates take part in a PLP hustings.
  • 15 JUL 2026 PLP nomination stage ends. Nominations close at 18:00.
  • 15 JUL 2026 Affiliate nominations stage begins. Nominations for affiliated trade unions and socialist societies open at 18:00.
  • 16 JUL 2026 Affiliate nominations stage ends. Nominations close at 18:00.
  • 17 JUL 2026 Leadership special conference. Held if only one candidate and they are validly nominated.
  • 20 JUL 2026 CLP nominations stage begins. If one or more candidates validly nominated by the PLP still require nominations, CLPs nominate.
  • 31 JUL 2026 CLP nominations stage ends. Nominations close at 17:00.
  • 6 AUG 2026 Ballot opens. Members and affiliated supporters cast their votes electronically.
  • 27 AUG 2026 Ballot closes. The ballot closes at 17:00.
  • 29 AUG 2026 Leadership Special Conference. Announcement of result if contested.