Labour membership deadline: How to join the party and vote

Not all members can have their say in the leadership election – but there are other ways to make your point

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The Labour Party has seen its membership surge to record levels in the wake of the EU referendum and the challenge to Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

However, there was a huge outcry among those who'd just joined after the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) changed the rules so only those who have been members for at least six months can vote in the leadership contest.

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