Phillipson and Thornberry join Labour deputy leader race
The Labour party is holding a deputy leadership election, with two new candidates joining the race - Anneliese Dodds and Angela Rayner. Dodds and Rayner have until the end of Thursday to secure the necessary support from Labour MPs to officially enter the contest. The election follows the resignation of Tom Watson, the previous deputy leader, who stepped down from the role in November 2019. The new deputy leader will be elected alongside a new party leader, as current leader Jeremy Corbyn is also stepping down. The contest is seen as an important moment for the Labour party, as it seeks to rebuild and reposition itself after its defeat in the 2019 general election. The deputy leader will play a key role in shaping the party's future direction and strategy.
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