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Sep 11, 2025
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Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell Pic: UK Parliament/Flickr

The race for Labour’s deputy leader has come down to two northern women: Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary and Lucy Powell, former cabinet minister turned backbencher. Today, at 5pm, their nominations were secured, and on the 25th October, the winner will be announced.

Their candidacie…

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