Starmer odds cut as he takes Labour leader odds

Sir Keir Starmer has seen his odds cut further as he continues to be the firm favourite to win the Labour leadership election. The former shadow Brexit Secretary was always thought to be favourite amongst the party’s MPs given his tendency to be less radical than departing leader Jeremy Corbyn – but he has been gaining more and more support in the grassroots including leading union Unison. Starmer is now as short as 1/4 to win, ahead of his nearest rival – who is seen as Rebecca Long-Bailey, very much the candidate who would follow the Corbyn party line and has the support of Labour’s biggest campaign group Momentum. Lisa Nandy and Emily Thornberry are also still battling to take charge, but look to have big challenges on their hands to take over. OddsMonkey spokesman Peter Watton commented: “This is very much a two-horse race with two very different candidates. “Sir Keir is very much more to the centre than Jeremy Corbyn, but he has also won strong union support – hence his odds coming into 1/4. “But at 4/1, Rebecca Long-Bailey – the left-wing candidate – still looks a very good price, as she is the Momentum candidate and their power in the grassroots can’t be underestimated. “The odds suggest this is over, but we are not so sure.” Next Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer 1/4 Rebecca Long-Bailey 4/1 Lisa Nandy 9/1 Emily Thornberry 50/1 *Odds correct at time of writing Spokesman Peter Watton is available for further comment or one-on-one interviews on this subject or anything connected with a betting market – for more information please contact [email protected]  You can also check out all our latest Press Releases  – which you are free to use