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Originally Posted by HarryT
Each party chooses its own method to elect a leader. In the case of the labour party (of which Gordon Brown is the leader) I believe (and please correct me if I'm wrong, anyone!) that the leader is voted for only by labour Members of Parliament. Some other parties have a vote of all party members.
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MPs decide who can stand, but lots of people associated with Labour can vote (why candidates need so much cash for their campaigns I guess):
"It is likely that up to a million people will have a say in the leadership race this time."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5177180.stm