Alison McGovern Drops Out of Labour Deputy Leadership Race, Endorses Bridget Phillipson

Alison McGovern has withdrawn from the race to become the Labour Party's next deputy leader and endorsed Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. McGovern, who had only secured two nominations, acknowledged she would not meet the required threshold of 80 MPs by Thursday's deadline. Phillipson, seen a... [More info]

Labour Deputy Leader Race: Early Contenders and Their Criticisms of the Government

Bridget Phillipson's already got it in the bag. Lucy Powell dropping out shows how much support is actually there. Same old Labour game.

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Labour Deputy Leader Race: Early Contenders and Their Criticisms of the Government

The race for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party has taken off with several contenders making their moves, offering early criticisms of the government. Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, is among the front-runners with 44 MP endorsements, while Lucy Powell trails behind with 35. Othe... [More info]

Labour Deputy Leader Race: Early Contenders and Their Criticisms of the Government

Bridget Phillipson has already secured the deputy leadership of the Labour Party, and Lucy Powell has dropped out of the race due to lack of support from MPs.

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Candidates Competing to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader

It’s just more of the same, honestly. All this drama around leadership changes and it’s just a distraction from the real issues. Labour needs a serious overhaul, not just new faces. How about focusing on policies that actually make a difference, not just power struggles?

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Candidates Competing to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader

More distraction from real change.

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Candidates Competing to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader

The race to replace Angela Rayner as deputy Labour leader has officially begun following her resignation on 5 September 2025 after breaching the ministerial code. Rayner, who served as deputy leader since 2020, resigned from her government and party post due to a stamp duty issue related to a second... [More info]

Candidates Competing to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader

The leadership race is a distraction; none of these candidates will fix Labour's real issues.

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Candidates Compete to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Leader of Labour Party

The race to replace Angela Rayner as the Labour Party's deputy leader has begun following her resignation. Rayner stepped down from the role, as well as from her positions as housing secretary and deputy prime minister, after it was revealed she failed to pay enough tax when purchasing a flat. Candi... [More info]