Labour leadership: candidate statements

John McDonnell’s statement

By John McDonnell /Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The key issue for Labour must be who pays for the economic crisis – that’s why I’m standing

Leadership candidates’ statements

By Tribune Web Editor /Monday, June 7th, 2010

How and when to read all the candidates’ statements on TribuneMagazine.co.uk

Andy Burnham’s statement

By Andy Burnham /Monday, June 7th, 2010

Under my leadership, I pledge that a listening Labour Party will once again be the people’s party

Ed Miliband’s statement

By Ed Miliband /Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

We need a stronger society and a fairer economic system. That’s my pledge if you elect me as leader

Diane Abbott’s statement

By Diane Abbott /Monday, May 31st, 2010

My name on the ballot paper will give us a genuine debate about Labour’s direction. That’s the difference I can offer

Ed Balls’ statement

By Ed Balls /Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Under my leadership, Labour will rebuild from the bottom up to challenge the new right-wing political elite

David Miliband’s statement

By David Miliband /Thursday, May 27th, 2010

What counts now is next Labour: that’s why I’m standing to be Labour’s next leader