Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell are the main contenders for Labour deputy leadership; Phillipson leads in MP nominations while Powell seeks remaining endorsements.
The Labour deputy leadership is a thankless, time-consuming, high-responsibility role many would avoid and that requires constructive teamwork rather than political games.
Henry Zeffman: Rayner's resignation is devastating blow for her and PM
Angela Rayner's resignation ends her deputy prime ministership after 14 months and triggers urgent questions about Labour's deputy leadership, cabinet appointments, and government direction.
