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Labour Deputy Race: Unity vs. Child Poverty Focus

10/20/2025

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Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson enter the final week of Labour's deputy leadership campaign, with Powell promoting change and unity and Phillipson focusing on reducing child poverty.
Both candidates have faced scrutiny and accusations of negative campaigning.
Powell's supporters express concerns about her portrayal as divisive, while Phillipson's camp argues Powell's outsider status could threaten unity.
Results will be announced on October 25, 2025, with implications for Labour's future direction.

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Story summary

Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson enter the final week of Labour's deputy leadership campaign, with Powell promoting change and unity and Phillipson focusing on reducing child poverty.
Both candidates have faced scrutiny and accusations of negative campaigning.
Powell's supporters express concerns about her portrayal as divisive, while Phillipson's camp argues Powell's outsider status could threaten unity.
Results will be announced on October 25, 2025, with implications for Labour's future direction.