SIR KEIR Starmer has won the leadership of the Labout Party after taking 56 per cent of the votes cast.

He takes over from Jeremy Corbyn.

In a post on social media website, Twitter, Mr Starmer said: "It's the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as Leader of the Labour Party.

"I will lead this great party into a new era with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again - in government."

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