Former minister Louise Haigh pitches in with call for ‘economic reset’ as reports suggest candidates will have only four days to secure MP nominations

Former minister Louise Haigh pitches in with call for ‘economic reset’ as reports suggest candidates will have only four days to secure MP nominations

Candidates will need backing of 80 MPs by 5pm on Thursday if they wish to stand

Candidates will need at least 80 nominations to stand chance of succeeding Angela Rayner in role

Potential candidates need backing of at least 20% of parliamentary party, as Shabana Mahmood rules herself out

Compressed timetable and worries about potentially toxic atmosphere narrows field to replace Angela Rayner

The failed status quo and the OBR are holding us back from investing in ways that will transform the UK for the better, says Labour MP Louise Haigh

Labour was on the brink of 'civil war' last night as MPs scrambled to replace Angela Rayner as its deputy leader.

Candidates are lining up to secure the 80 nominations they need from MPs by 5pm on Thursday in order to reach the knockout round

Six MPs threw their hat in the ring to replace Angela Rayner as nominations opened in the fast-tracked contest. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson took an early lead on…