Labour officials vigorously verifying applicants
As Labour party is bracing for its leadership vote, the party’s interim leader says officials are “rigorously, robustly and fairly” verifying that those applying to vote support the party.
Harriet Harman noted that the party will not allow infiltrators to take part in the party’s leadership election.
The statement comes after new regulations allow all Britons to vote as a "registered supporter" for £3.
According to the state-funded BBC more than 120,000 people have signed up to vote along with more than 189000 members of unions and other affiliates bringing the electorate to more than 600,000.
Labour officials say it has deployed 40 staff in Newcastle and 30 others at its London HQ to check applications.
They have already rejected 3000 applications. The rejection has raised concerns over the voting process.
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