Phillipson says she wants to ‘unite Labour to deliver change’ as she vies to become deputy leader
Phillipson calls for ‘change of culture’ in Downing Street
- Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, is campaigning to become Labour's deputy leader, aiming to unite the party and defeat Reform UK.
- She is competing against Lucy Powell, who was recently removed from her role as Commons leader, and who is calling for a “change of culture” within Downing Street.
- Phillipson and Powell are the only two candidates who secured enough support from fellow MPs to advance past the initial nomination stage.
- Both candidates now need to gain support from 5 per cent of constituency parties or at least three affiliated organisations, including a minimum of two trade unions.
- The ballot for the deputy leadership contest is scheduled to open on 8 October, close on 23 October, with the winner to be announced on 25 October.