"How did we win last [time]? We came together to show the country a different vision for the future. "I won't pretend this government hasn't made mistakes I've been first to admit it. "But we can't afford to look inwards - to go back to bad old days of divided Labour Party and open old wounds. "If we turn against each other only one person will win Nigel Farage - but millions more will lose."
"Phillipson said she planned to use her position to give members a 'strong voice' at the Cabinet table. "What can be achieved under a deputy leader with a seat at Cabinet? Just look at Angela Rayner. Angela knew the importance of the role she had. There was nothing part-time about her deputy leadership. "That's why, today, I pledge to continue Angela Rayner's campaigning role as deputy leader."
Bridget Phillipson launched a campaign for Labour deputy leadership in Sunderland, urging party unity to secure a second term and to beat Reform UK. The Houghton and Sunderland South MP pledged to continue Angela Rayner's campaigning role and to give members a strong voice at the Cabinet table. Phillipson warned against internal division, saying infighting would benefit Nigel Farage and harm millions. She faces Lucy Powell in the contest and framed her bid as necessary to unite the party, confront Reform UK, and build on the collective vision that won previously while acknowledging past government mistakes.
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