6 h. ago Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader

She is one of only two candidates to secure enough support from fellow MPs to make it past the first round of nominations.

Events

10 h. ago 'This is a contest between two strong women, not a proxy war between two men'

In one of her first interviews since entering the race to become Labour's deputy leader, Manchester MP Lucy Powell speaks to politics reporter Joseph Timan about a whirlwind week in which she lost her job in government and decided to throw her hat in the ring

Events

10 h. ago Bridget Phillipson issues Labour warning as she prepares campaign launch

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is running to replace Angela Rayner as deputy leader, says she wants to 'unite' the party and take the fight to Reform UK

Events

12 h. ago HARRIET HARMAN: 'I never thought it was a good idea to appoint Peter Mandelson as our Ambassador'

Former Labour deputy leader and co-host of the Election Dysfunction podcast Harriet Harman writes for The Mirror after Keir Starmer was forced to sack Peter Mandelson as the UK's envoy to Washington

Politics

43 h. ago Labour deputy leader race: Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell battle for union endorsements

Two candidates remain in the contest to replace Angela Rayner as deputy party leader

Politics

45 h. ago Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike

Oldham council’s deputy leader hit back saying the claims are ‘misleading’.

Economics

54 h. ago Manchester MP Lucy Powell makes vow as she reaches final two to become Labour deputy leader

The former frontbencher said she would be 'laser focussed on connecting with our communities' as she bids to replace Angela Rayner

Politics

56 h. ago Phillipson faces Powell in final stage of Labour deputy leader race

Contest to replace Angela Rayner is an unwelcome distraction for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Politics

68 h. ago Lucy Powell close to Labour deputy leader showdown as three MPs struggle for votes

She has hours left to secure three more nominations

Politics

68 h. ago Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Leader? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders

Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Prime Minister? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders.

Politics

3 d. ago Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set to face off in Labour deputy leader contest

The education secretary is first to get the 80 MP signatures needed for her nomination, but sacked former Commons leader Lucy Powell is just three short with 24 hours before the final deadline

Politics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer ally Bridget Phillipson sails through to next stage of Labour deputy leadership race as field slims to five after fellow minister drops out

The Education Secretary, who is being viewed as No10's de facto candidate, has now been nominated by 116 MPs in the battle to become Labour's number two.

Politics

3 d. ago Bridget Phillipson secures place in race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader

Housing Minister Alison McGovern dropped out of the contest to replace Angela Rayner as deputy Labour leader saying it was 'clear momentum of this contest has shifted'

Politics

3 d. ago McGovern quits Labour deputy leader race to back frontrunner Phillipson

Her withdrawal leaves five candidates competing to succeed Angela Rayner, who resigned last week amid a row over her tax affairs.

Politics

3 d. ago Labour deputy leadership race claims first casualty as minister Alison McGovern pulls out and backs Bridget Phillipson to boost Starmer hopes of seeing off left

The Housing Minister admitted she was not going to get the 80 nominations from MPs required to get through to a vote by members.

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer backs Mandelson despite him maintaining ties with Epstein after conviction: UK politics live

PM refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer backs Mandelson as calls grow for him to quit over Epstein links: UK politics live

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer branded ‘embarrassing’ over Mandelson as he backs under

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

Politics

3 d. ago PMQs live: Badenoch calls Starmer ‘embarrassing’ for backing Mandelson after Epstein revelations

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

Politics

3 d. ago Reform press conference with Braverman and Frost fuels talk of Tory defections

Former home secretary Suella Braverman and Lord Frost, the former Brexit negotiator, are set to appear alongside Reform’s deputy leader on Thursday.

Politics