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Alison McGovern Bows Out, Endorses Phillipson in Deputy Race

9/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Alison McGovern has exited the Labour Deputy Leader race, endorsing Bridget Phillipson.
She cited insufficient support and a shift in momentum for her decision.
Phillipson currently leads with 116 nominations, followed by Lucy Powell with 77.
Other candidates have fewer than 15 nominations each.
The contest follows Angela Rayner's resignation, with a nomination deadline of Thursday and a vote on October 25.

History

Historical Context

Jeremy Corbyn's election as Labour leader in 2015 marked a pivotal shift towards grassroots engagement, resulting in over 500,000 members by 2019. Following his resignation after the 2019 general election defeat, Angela Rayner was elected deputy leader in 2020. The current race for Deputy Leader, intensified by Alison McGovern's exit and support for Bridget Phillipson, reflects ongoing factional struggles within the party.

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Story summary

Alison McGovern has exited the Labour Deputy Leader race, endorsing Bridget Phillipson.
She cited insufficient support and a shift in momentum for her decision.
Phillipson currently leads with 116 nominations, followed by Lucy Powell with 77.
Other candidates have fewer than 15 nominations each.
The contest follows Angela Rayner's resignation, with a nomination deadline of Thursday and a vote on October 25.

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