Bridget Phillipson will run to replace Angela Rayner as the deputy Labour leader. The Education Secretary entered the race on Tuesday alongside Dame Emily Thornberry, the chairman of the foreign affairs committee, and Lucy Powell, who was sacked by Sir Keir last week. They are joined in the contest by Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Paula Barker, two Left-wing backbenchers, and Alison McGovern, the local government minister. To reach a ballot of Labour members, candidates must secure nominations from 80