The coronavirus outbreak could force Labour's leadership result to be announced behind closed doors, it's been revealed. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said he "wouldn't be surprised" if the special event in London - which was due to be attended by members and grandees - is replaced with a broadcast on TV or social media. "We'll follow exactly whatever we're advised," he told ITV. "If the medical advice is that over the next week that we end large gatherings and all the rest of it then we'll follow that." Mr McDonnell said the event on April 4 could be replaced with "a TV event or through social media".
Labour said there was no final decision. A spokeswoman said: "No decision has been taken. We will of course be led by the official
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