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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sophie Wingate

Phillipson accuses Powell of ‘energising our opponents’ as voting begins

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is standing to be deputy Labour leader (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson has warned that voting for her rival Lucy Powell risks “energising our opponents”, as ballots opened on Wednesday for members and affiliates.

Education Secretary Ms Phillipson and former Commons leader Ms Powell are vying to replace Angela Rayner after her resignation over her tax affairs, with the result to be announced on October 25.

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