Lucy Powell Wins Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Lucy Powell, the Manchester Central MP, has won the Labour deputy leadership election, running on a platform of changing the party's course.
The election result may pose challenges for Sir Keir Starmer, as Ms Powell will now be able to express her opinions freely from the back benches, unencumbered by collective responsibility.
- Ms Powell was previously sacked from the Government by Sir Keir Starmer in September.
- She has indicated that she will not return to a government role, preferring to speak openly about the party's direction.
She wants to "help Keir and our Government to succeed" but believes the party "must change how we are doing things to turn things around".
Author's summary: Lucy Powell's win may pose challenges for Sir Keir Starmer.