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Lucy Powell Poised to Claim Labour's Deputy Leadership

10/23/2025

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Lucy Powell, a Labour MP, is expected to win Labour's deputy leadership against Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary.
A Survation poll shows Powell at 57% among Labour members and Phillipson at 40% ahead of the Saturday results.
Powell was dismissed from the Cabinet after Angela Rayner's resignation.
Powell urged Labour to change direction and criticised the government's culture.
Phillipson thanked supporters and highlighted unity and future electoral success.

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Lucy Powell, a Labour MP, is expected to win Labour's deputy leadership against Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary.
A Survation poll shows Powell at 57% among Labour members and Phillipson at 40% ahead of the Saturday results.
Powell was dismissed from the Cabinet after Angela Rayner's resignation.
Powell urged Labour to change direction and criticised the government's culture.
Phillipson thanked supporters and highlighted unity and future electoral success.