The Press Association are reporting that sources have told them the party plans to decide on their new leader, a replacement for Ed Miliband, in four months time by September 12.

The report: The party’s ruling national executive committee meets later to make a decision, but sources have told the Press Association that the new leader is set to be announced on September 12.

Balloting is expected to open in mid-August, leaving three months for campaigning by the candidates.

Announcing the new leader on September 12, a day before the TUC Congress opens, would mean he or she would address the Labour Party conference at the end of September already in place.