The education secretary is first to get the 80 MP signatures needed for her nomination but sacked former Commons leader Lucy Powell is just three short with 24 hours before the final deadline
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The education secretary is first to get the 80 MP signatures needed for her nomination but sacked former Commons leader Lucy Powell is just three short with 24 hours before the final deadline
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Keir Starmer’s hopes of a coronation for his chosen successor to replace Angela Rayner as deputy leader seem to have been dashed.
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy
Phillipson and Powell confirmed as final contenders in Labour deputy race
Bridget Phillipson vs Lucy Powell for Labour's deputy leadership
Starmer ally Bridget Phillipson enters Labour deputy leader battle
Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell calls for culture change at No 10
Bridget Phillipson enters race to become Labour deputy leader
Bridget Phillipson enters Labour deputy leadership race
Labour latest: Bridget Phillipson to stand for deputy leader — follow live
Phillipson and Powell kick off Labour deputy race with very different visions for role
The Labour left lining up to replace Angela Rayner as Deputy PM
