Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Lucy Powell Elected Deputy Leader of UK Labour Party
Lucy Powell has become the new deputy leader of the UK's Labour Party.
She won the vote with a close margin and a low turnout.
Powell was previously a government minister, but was sacked by the current leader, Keir Starmer.
She now wants the party to focus on its traditional left-wing values and appeal to its core supporters.
Powell believes the party needs to change its leadership style and culture.
Starmer welcomed her win and says the party is focused on delivering positive results.
Lucy Powell was elected as the new deputy leader of the UK Labour Party.
Powell defeated Bridget Phillipson in the vote with 54-46 margin.
Powell was previously sacked by Starmer, the Labour party leader.
Powell called on Starmer to focus on left-wing support.
The election followed the resignation of Angela Rayner.
- Who
- Lucy Powell, Keir Starmer
- What
- Powell won the vote to become the Labour Party’s deputy leader.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- UK
- Why
- The election followed Angela Rayner's resignation and a recent loss of support.
Left-Wing Perspective
Centrist Perspective
Party Direction
Left-Wing Perspective
Powell urges a focus on traditional left-wing values.
Centrist Perspective
Starmer wants to deliver visible improvements to voters.
- New Deputy Leader
- Lucy Powell
- Vote Margin
- 54-46
- Turnout
- 17%
- Previous Role
- Sacked government minister
- New Role of Previous Holder
- None, David Lammy appointed Deputy Prime Minister