Labour's deputy leadership contest has kicked off with several names confirmed to be in the running.

Keir Starmer faces the prospect of weeks of manoeuvring to fill Angela Rayner's role as the race to replace her is set to stretch past the Labour Party conference and into October.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy became the first person to officially throw her hat in the ring on Monday evening with an announcement on X. She added: "I look forward to explaining why, over the three short and undemocratic days we have to do so." 08:28 Alexander Brown

Bridget backing

Appearing on LBC, Wes Streeting appeared to all but endorse Bridget Phillipson.

He said: "I would certainly be very favourable towards Bridget. I've known Bridget a long time, I think she is a fantastic Education Secretary, a good col

See Full Page