"Emily Thornberry has announced she is withdrawing from the Labour deputy leadership contest, leaving four candidates left in the race to replace Angela Rayner. Announcing her decision on social media, Thornberry said she was "deeply grateful" to Labour members for their support and added that it had been "a privilege to take part in this race with such brilliant women". Thornberry, who chairs the Commons foreign affairs committee, had gathered 13 nominations from Labour MPs, far short of the 80 needed to progress to the next stage of the contest."
"Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the frontrunner so far, having secured backing from 116 of her parliamentary colleagues. Lucy Powell - who was sacked as Commons leader last week is her closest rival with 77 nominations. Clapham and Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has 15 nominations and fellow left-winger Paula Barker, who represents the Liverpool Wavertree constituency, is on 14. The candidates have until 17:00 on Thursday to get 80 nominations, otherwise they will have to drop out of the race."
Emily Thornberry withdrew from the Labour deputy leadership contest after receiving just 13 nominations, well below the 80 needed to advance. She expressed gratitude to Labour members and called participation alongside the other candidates a privilege. Bridget Phillipson leads with 116 parliamentary backers. Lucy Powell follows with 77 nominations. Bell Ribeiro-Addy has 15 nominations and Paula Barker has 14. Candidates must secure 80 nominations by 17:00 on Thursday or exit the race. Alison McGovern earlier withdrew and endorsed Phillipson after failing to attract sufficient support. Four candidates remain competing to replace Angela Rayner.
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