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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Millie Cooke

Phillipson and Powell in head-to-head battle to become deputy Labour leader

Bridget Phillipson Lucy Powell
  • The race to become the Labour Party's new deputy leader has become a head-to-head contest between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell.
  • Both Phillipson and Powell successfully reached the required threshold of 80 nominations from fellow Labour MPs to proceed to the final stage.
  • Phillipson secured 175 nominations, while Powell garnered 117, disproving earlier speculation that Phillipson might be the only candidate to qualify.
  • The contest was initiated following Angela Rayner's resignation as deputy leader after an inquiry found she did not meet ethical standards for ministers regarding a home purchase.
  • While the result is due on 25 October, the contest is anticipated to overshadow Labour's annual conference, with some observers considering it a referendum on the prime minister's leadership.

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No coronation for Phillipson as she faces challenge from ex-minister in race to become deputy Labour leader

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