"I am a proud working-class woman from the north-east. I have come from a single parent family on a tough council street, all the way to the cabinet, determined to deliver better life chances for young people growing up in our country. I've taken on powerful vested interests in the education sector and even as they threw everything at me, I have never taken a backwards step. I will bring that same determination to every battle ahead of us."
"Because make no mistake: we are in a fight. We all know the dangers Reform poses our country. But not only am I ready for it: I've proven we can do it. I've shown we can beat Farage in the north-east, while staying true to the Labour party's values of equality, fairness and social justice. With me as deputy leader we will beat them right across the country and unite to deliver the opportunity that working people across this great country deserve."
About a dozen Labour MPs were named as potential deputy leadership candidates, but mathematically no more than four can secure the required nominations and possibly only two or three will. Hustings are scheduled for tomorrow, so serious candidates must declare immediately. Bridget Phillipson, MP for Houghton and Sunderland South and education secretary, has announced her candidacy. She emphasizes her working-class background, single-parent upbringing, cabinet experience, challenges to vested interests in education, and determination to fight. She pledges to unite the party, defeat Reform nationwide, and deliver opportunities for working people. Bell Ribeiro-Addy remains the only other formal candidate and may struggle to reach 80 MP nominations. As a cabinet minister, Phillipson may be regarded as aligned with the leadership.
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