Lucy Powell vows to stand against the politics of "division and hate" in final push to be Deputy Leader of Labour Party

Powell on course to become Labour deputy leader as polls close

A survey of party members found 57% back the former Commons leader, against 40% supporting Bridget Phillipson.

Could Bridget Phillipson win?

The received wisdom that Lucy Powell will win in Labour’s deputy leadership contest, now in its final furlong, is so embedded that even Kemi Badenoch – not much of a Labour whisperer – felt confident enough to describe Powell as the “soon to be deputy leader” in the House of Commons this week. But as we approach the result, it’s worth evaluating the other possibility, one that a number of Labour MPs think is possible – that Bridget Phillipson mi…

POLL: Powell on Track to Win Deputy Labour Leadership

Latest polling from Survation for LabourList shows Lucy Powell is on track to win the Deputy Labour Leadership race. Out of more than 1,200 Labour voters

Lucy Powell vows to stand against the politics of "division and hate" in final push to be Deputy Leader of Labour Party

"Trying to out Reform Reform doesn’t work"

The Deputy Leadership seems a Bridget too far for Phillipson

Why Lucy Powell? Admired for independence & perceived left-leaning stance. Vote often signals protest at leadership.“She’s more left.”“Not endorsed by leadership.”“The best candidate for deputy.”— Damian Lyons Lowe (@DamianSurvation) October 23, 2025 Those who were undecided (and potl non voters)See little difference between candidates, mistrust both, or feel poorly informed.“Not sure where they stand.”“Both the same – nothing new.”“Listened to…