Court Rules Labour Let New Members Vote

The transcript discusses Jeremy Corbyn's leadership campaign rally and the High Court's decision allowing barred Labour members to vote. The Labour Party's decision to appeal this ruling caused controversy. Corbyn's challenger expressed concerns about a potential party split. The transcript also covers the voting rules changes and legal challenges faced by the Labour Party, including the decision to appeal to defend the NEC's rule book. The ongoing legal battles could impact the election timetable.

What was the initial decision of the High Court regarding the Labour leadership contest?

• To allow all party members to vote

• To cancel the leadership contest

• To bar new members from voting

• To allow barred members to vote

What was Mr. Corbyn's challenger's main concern about the leadership contest?

• The location of the campaign rallies

• The number of candidates

• A potential split in the Labour party

• The cost of the contest

What change did the Labour's national executive make to the voting eligibility rules?

• Voting was restricted to party officials

• Only supporters who signed up before January could vote unless they paid a fee

• All members could vote without any fee

• Only members who joined after January could vote

What was the outcome of the first legal challenge against the Labour leadership contest rules?

• The challenge was upheld

• The rules were changed

• The challenge was dismissed

• The contest was postponed

What is the Labour Party's NEC defending in the Court of Appeal?

• The nomination process for candidates

• The decision to allow all members to vote

• The use of freeze dates in voting

• The right to change leadership