Paula Barker10 Sep 2025Phillipson cements status as Labour deputy frontrunnerThe education secretary becomes the first Labour deputy leader contender to gain enough support to run.10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025Phillipson is the frontrunner in race to replace Angela RaynerCandidates have until the end of Thursday to secure enough backing from Labour MPs to take part.10 Sep 202525 Feb 2021MPs call for elected mayor role to be scrappedThe Labour politicians made the call after a row erupted over the candidate selection process.25 Feb 2021
