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Lucy Powell has been named Labour's new deputy leader.

The Manchester Central MP defeated Bridget Phillipson in a vote among party members, with the result announced this morning (October 25).

She is the successor to fellow Greater Manchester MP Angela Rayner, following her resignation from the role last month.

Manchester-born Ms Powell, who has represented the Manchester Central constituency since 2012, campaigned on a platform calling on Labour to change course.

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She won the contest with 54 per cent of the vote, while Ms Phillipson took a 46 per cent share.

Following the announcement, the new deputy leader said: “We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for.

“We must

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