Phillipson and Powell reach second stage of deputy leadership race

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The race to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader of the Labour Party has become a head-to-head battle between education secretary Bridget Phillipson and former Commons leader Lucy Powell.

Phillipson and Powell reach second stage of deputy leadership race

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