Labour leadership: Run, Harriet Harman, run!

Come on, Harriet Harman. We know you've ruled yourself out of the race. We know it might feel strange to change your mind so publicly. But you're clever, you're talented, you're experienced. Don't let the misogynists put you off. Yes, they'll call you Harriet Harperson. Who cares? Harriet, we need you. Because if the Labour leadership contest involves only white men in their early 40s, it won't just be depressing for our democracy. It'll be a disaster. If not Harriet, then what about Yvette Cooper? Wouldn't it be great if they both ran? Or if Tessa Jowell threw her hat into the ring? Or Diane Abbott? Chuka Umunna, it's true, you have only just been elected, but you're popular, people like you, and Nick Clegg had only been a Lib Dem MP for a few short years when he became party leader. Sadiq Khan, you've got ministerial experience, you've won awards for your work as a parliamentarian – why not run? Please. If not for yourselves, then do it for us. Who else would you like to see in the Labour race, and why? Email [email protected] with 'Labour race' in the subject line, or post below, and help us assemble a fantasy lineup