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Christopher McKeon

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Powell expected to be named labour s new deputy leader - You Need To See This

Former Commons leader Lucy Powell is expected to be named Labour’s new deputy leader on Saturday. (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Lucy Powell is expected to be crowned Labour’s new deputy leader when results of the contest are announced on Saturday.

Polling suggested the Manchester Central MP enjoyed a healthy lead over Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as voting closed on Thursday.

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