UK's Labour starts leadership vote

Britain's main opposition Labour party sends out ballot papers for its leadership election yesterday, with Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran socialist who would move the party significantly to the left, favourite to win. The 66-year-old only entered the race as a wildcard but has attracted surging grassroots support. The results of the election will be announced on September 12, with over 600,000 members and supporters of Labour eligible to vote.