Labour have extended the midday deadline to register to vote for their new leader until 3pm, after the sign up page on their website crashed under pressure this morning:

If you are trying to register as a supporter and are experiencing difficulties, the deadline has been extended to 3pm if you want to vote.

— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) August 12, 2015

You can also register with a £3 text. Text SUPPORT to 78555 and wait for a further text tomorrow on how to complete registration.

— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) August 12, 2015

At the time of going to pixel an estimated 70,000 ‘supporters’ and 90,000 union members had registered to choose the next leader. This is what happens next:

Friday 14 August: Ballot mailing despatched

12 noon Thursday 10 September: Ballot closes

Saturday 12 September: Special conference to announce result

Sunday 27 September: Labour Party conference begins

31 days til we welcome our new Corbynista overlords? True Labour supporters can sign up here…