jess phillips
An influx of so-called moderates could harm the leadership prospects of Rebecca Long Bailey, who is seen as the Corbynite left’s candidate.
But Rebecca Long-Bailey says Jeremy Corbyn's successor should come from the north.
The hustings could turn the contest on its head. Here's a rundown of each candidate's position ahead of Saturday's event in Liverpool.
Campaigning MP talks about the need for a female leader, Labour's future, anti-Semitism, Europe – and Meghan Markle.
Long-Bailey gets 70% of the grassroots vote, but can she reach beyond its orbit?
Standard debate format radically changed, while hopefuls cannot "interrupt, question or heckle their opponents" and have just 40 seconds to answer questions.
The outsider has a "preferential strategy" that could work - but time is her enemy.
Jeremy Corbyn's successor will be Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy, Jess Phillips or Thornberry.
Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy, Jess Phillips or Emily Thornberry are still in the race.
Leadership hustings will be staged in big cities rather than smaller towns.