US EditionBridget Phillipson takes the lead in Labour deputy leadership race
Bridget Phillipson leads with 44 nominations in the Labour deputy leadership race as candidates seek 80 nominations before Thursday's deadline, with results on Oct 25.
- On Tuesday, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emerged as the early frontrunner in Labour's deputy leadership contest, securing backing from colleagues and pledging to challenge Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
- The contest was triggered when Angela Rayner resigned after admitting underpaying stamp duty, and candidates must secure 80 MP backers by 5pm on Thursday to advance.
- In the PLP tally published on Tuesday, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson had 44 nominations, former Commons leader Lucy Powell 35, with Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Dame Emily Thornberry, Paula Barker, and Alison McGovern trailing.
- Successful nominees will then appear on the ballot for all party members and affiliated supporters, with results declared on 25 October; Ms Phillipson and Alison McGovern are seen as loyal to Number 10, limiting party division.
- Some MPs say the short timetable amounts to a 'stitch-up', while hustings scheduled for Wednesday evening are planned to be online from 8pm-9pm, raising concerns about chaos and disadvantaging MPs travelling home.
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Evening Standard
perspectivemedia.comWho is running in the race to become Labour’s new deputy leader?
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner.
Sky News UK
WTX NewsBridget Phillipson emerges as frontrunner in Labour's deputy leadership race
Other candidates are racing to catch up ahead of a crunch deadline on Thursday - but there is concern about the logistics of a key hustings event in which contenders will make their pitch to undecided voters.
The Northern Echo
Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson pulls ahead in Labour deputy leadership race
Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.
Bridget Phillipson Emerges As Frontrunner In Labour's Deputy Leadership Race - Great Yorkshire Radio
The education secretary had the backing of 44 colleagues as of 6pm on Tuesday, according to the first official tally released by the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) since nominations opened. Former Commons leader Lucy Powell, who was sacked by Sir Keir Starmer in his reshuffle last week, is close behind with 35, followed by backbenchers Bell Ribeiro-Addy with eight, Dame Emily Thornberry with seven and Paula Barker with three. Housing minister …
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