Labour's Deputy PM Contest: Saturday 25th Oct 2025

[arista]

In the Papers
One name in Emily Thornbery MP?


The Labour Mayor of Manchester suggested
Louise Haigh MP is one of his picks

Alison McGovern MP another name mentioned


It would be good if Joey picked an MP
he thinks could help?

Also, any other poster that can pick
An MP in the Labour Party for this job.

[Beso]

Demote the boss.

[arista]

Demote the boss.

No good,
give a name of an MP


The List of the Cabinet

https://labour.org.uk/about-us/the-cabinet/

[arista]

Names must be in by Thursday.


They need 80 backers

[Livia]

Emily Thornbury was in the shadow cabinet but didn't get a government job when they were elected. She'd be a thorn(bury) in the side of Two Tier Kier, I reckon. The best of a mediocre bunch.

[Cherie]

There are no rules to say Angela can't run again

[bots]

the executive will change the rules so that the result favours Starmer. It will be a contest where the result is known before the contest even starts

[arista]

There are no rules to say Angela can't run again

But she will not
Due to her fiddling the cash

[arista]

The executive will change the rules so that the result favours Starmer. It will be a contest where the result is known before the contest even starts


Looks that way

[arista]

185
Women Labour MP's


Hariet Harmen just told Times Radio Live



She does not want a Man in that job


That Stinks Joey

[Oliver_W]

It doesn't matter which gender the co-leader is; but any whiff of a "DEI hire" or an all-woman shortlist would be a preemptive death knell.

[bots]

One would normally say it should be the best person for the job, but it's an elected position so that just doesn't apply. The last female elected leader of the tory party did a wonderful job

[Crimson Dynamo]

Thornberry is a total CLOWNSHOW 🤡🤡🤡



Emily Thornberry EmilyThornberry
We were given a huge gift by the British public of a huge majority. But now we are on 20% in the polls.

We have to stop making mistakes and start listening.

And we must be prepared for the fight of our lives against Farage.

-------------------------


She has all replies turned OFF on X

:joker:

and listen to the short clip - she puts "building SOME homes" as an achievement Labour should crow about - total fkcwit of the highest order

https://x.com/EmilyThornberry/status/1964628680602464747

[arista]

We get the result
Saturday 25th Oct 2025


SkyNewsHD Live

[arista]

No men in this race
What the hell are they scared of?

[Crimson Dynamo]

No men in this race
What the hell are they scared of?

It has to be a woman and it has to be a woman outside London

That is what Labour are saying

[arista]

It has to be a woman and it has to be a woman outside London

That is what Labour are saying




OK
but also some Men Labour MP's
can join this corrupt race

[arista]

Liverpool Conference

Sunday 28 September – Wednesday 01 October 2025

Fight it out
why no men is crazy, though

[arista]

Ch4HDnews said 76hours
To find your 80 MP backers?

[arista]

Joey Labour Expert
Why the hell is it so rushed?

[arista]

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

Has her 80 MP's,
a Large Lady

also
Rules herself out: Louise Haigh MP
whats to remain a back bencher



Newsnight Live on BBCnewsHD

[arista]

https://liveblog.digitalimages.sky/lc-images-sky/lcimg-718448d5-8827-407b-b8e5-97c6a099a427.png

[arista]

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
enters the race to become Labour deputy leader


https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/09/bridget-phillipson-labour-deputy-leader-race

[arista]

SkyNewsHD gave us the
Official list so far:

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Emily Thornbery MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP

[arista]

Joey the 4 MP's Confirmed
No Men MP's - They Are Banned


This is your democracy

[Livia]

Joey the 4 MP's Confirmed
No Men MP's - They Are Banned


This is your democracy

That's disgusting if true.

[arista]

SkyNewsHD gave us the
Official list so far:

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Emily Thornbery MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP
Alison McGovern MP


Now 5 Females running


Just added Alison


Male MP's are Banned

[arista]

Joey
Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)

Will be the New Deputy PM

A Starmer Lady


A right stitch up

[arista]

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

Spoke on Politics Live
from her small Westminster office

She wants Democracy?


I wish I could ask her why no men are permitted

[joeysteele]

Joey
Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)

Will be the New Deputy PM

A Starmer Lady


A right stitch up

I'm no longer a Labour Party member arista.
I'm unlikely to return too if they carry on with the increasing the points level for PIP as to welfare.

So I won't have a vote in this Deputy leadership ballot.
However I agree that it's preferable it's a female.
The media would have a great time claiming Labour were anti women if it wasn't.

If I had a vote though, then I'd probably be casting it for Emily or Bridget.

I don't see it as a stitch up at all however.
Because I'm not sure who the Unions would support or if they'd all get the 80 MPs backing needed too.

[arista]

I'm no longer a Labour Party member arista.
I'm unlikely to return too if they carry on with the increasing the points level for PIP as to welfare.

So I won't have a vote in this Deputy leadership ballot.
However I agree that it's preferable it's a female.
The media would have a great time claiming Labour were anti women if it wasn't.

If I had a vote though, then I'd probably be casting it for Emily or Bridget.

I don't see it as a stitch up at all however.
Because I'm not sure who the Unions would support or if they'd all get the 80 MPs backing needed too.


Very Sorry for saying you were.


It is a Stitch Up in the sense Bridget
is the Starmer Lady

[arista]

I say allow a Male MP to run for the job

[joeysteele]

Joey the 4 MP's Confirmed
No Men MP's - They Are Banned


This is your democracy

You are wrong here.
Male MPs can stand if they wish to and can get the numbers to back them that are needed.

No men have as yet put themselves forward.

Maybe however they're looking at a possible future bigger contest for leader.

[arista]

You are wrong here.
Male MPs can stand if they wish to and can get the numbers to back them that are needed.

No men have as yet put themselves forward.

Maybe however they're looking at a possible future bigger contest for leader.



Yes they are scared

[joeysteele]

Very Sorry for saying you were.


It is a Stitch Up in the sense Bridget
is the Starmer Lady

It's not a stitch up just because a supporter of the leader stands.
That's nonsense.

Oh dont apologise, you still thought I was a member.
It gave me no pleasure to step back.
I've been a member for 12 years but I can't support severe changes to disability benefits and support.
That's what turned me against the LibDems when they supported the heartless Conservative changes to DLA and the testing of claimants.

I wanted this government to do a reasonable job, it may yet be that they do in years to come to 2029.
However they'd have to protect the vulnerable, sick and disabled for me to return.

Bridget actually is more formidable than opponents think she is, she could turn out to be a good choice in my view.
IF, she were to win which I wouldn't think a certainty.

[arista]

[Bridget actually is more formidable]


Yes, not good for her Education mess
as being Deputy PM
is above that

[joeysteele]

[Bridget actually is more formidable]


Yes, not good for her Education mess
as being Deputy PM
is above that

I think she's doing okay overall in education.
However I'm not married and have no children so not affected by education issues.
However my family who have children in schooling, have no real moans about her efforts so far.

The last lot were a mess on education, in fact I've always wished education was out of party politics,that an agreed consensus on education policy should be in place so there's no messing about with it when governments change as to Parties.
It is all about the future of children after all

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think she's doing okay overall in education.
However I'm not married and have no children so not affected by education issues.
However my family who have children in schooling, have no real moans about her efforts so far.

The last lot were a mess on education, in fact I've always wished education was out of party politics,that an agreed consensus on education policy should be in place so there's no messing about with it when governments change as to Parties.
It is all about the future of children after all

Its a strong proposition

[arista]

Ch4HDnews Live

Also stated Bridget
will Win.

[arista]

Today, Bridget was at the TUC


Instead of PM Starmer

[arista]

Bridget now has the highest backing

[Ammi]

It's not a stitch up just because a supporter of the leader stands.
That's nonsense.

Oh dont apologise, you still thought I was a member.
It gave me no pleasure to step back.
I've been a member for 12 years but I can't support severe changes to disability benefits and support.
That's what turned me against the LibDems when they supported the heartless Conservative changes to DLA and the testing of claimants.

I wanted this government to do a reasonable job, it may yet be that they do in years to come to 2029.
However they'd have to protect the vulnerable, sick and disabled for me to return.

Bridget actually is more formidable than opponents think she is, she could turn out to be a good choice in my view.
IF, she were to win which I wouldn't think a certainty.

…if it’s Bridget, would we love her just as she is I wonder, Joey…if she does get the seat I hope like her namesake, Bridget Jones…she’s wearing absolutely enormous pants because she’s going to need them…

[arista]

The Final Six MP's standing to Deputy PM



Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Emily Thornbery MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP
Paula Barker MP
Alison McGovern MP

From
https://labourlist.org/2025/09/labour-deputy-leadership-election-candidates/

[joeysteele]

…if it’s Bridget, would we love her just as she is I wonder, Joey…if she does get the seat I hope like her namesake, Bridget Jones…she’s wearing absolutely enormous pants because she’s going to need them…

:joker: I doubt she's loved now Ammi and doubt she'd be as Deputy Labour Leader either :joker:

Politics always has been divisive but it's now just sinking more and more into being extremely toxic
It's more now sadly about hate preaching and scapegoating than tolerance and any concensus aims.

I've in my time in the Labour Party come across Bridget and I think she'd be able to rise to the challenges and possibly impress a little too.
So I'd wish her good luck were she to win.

[bots]

from a general public perspective, i don't think anyone cares who gets the deputy position. It's not going to change any policy directions. What we see is what we've got

[joeysteele]

from a general public perspective, i don't think anyone cares who gets the deputy position. It's not going to change any policy directions. What we see is what we've got

......... and yes, that's true.

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0fSL2fWAAAUPfc?format=jpg&name=360x360


She will win this
as she has the bigger backing


A new young Labour MP posted that photo

[Cherie]

Someone has withdrawn already Alison McGovern

[Cherie]

Starmer must have offered her some role and she is now backing Liz Kendall...

[joeysteele]

Someone has withdrawn already Alison McGovern

She'd never have got 80 MPs backing her.
I'm surprised she even put herself forward really.

[Cherie]

She'd never have got 80 MPs backing her.
I'm surprised she even put herself forward really.

Never heard of her Joey so think you are right, seems like a way to get attention maybe?

[arista]

Someone has withdrawn already Alison McGovern


[Housing minister Alison McGovern pulls out
of Labour deputy leadership race

Ms McGovern said it was clear she
wasn't going to progress to the next round
of the race, which required the nominations of 80 MPs.]


https://news.sky.com/story/housing-minister-alison-mcgovern-pulls-out-of-labour-deputy-leadership-race-13428270

[arista]

Update
The 5 MP's still running

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Emily Thornbery MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP
Paula Barker MP

[arista]

Cheers Cherie
for the Valid update

[arista]

Emily Thornberry drops out
SkyNewsHD informed us

4 Left, at this time

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP
Paula Barker MP


I assume unknown Paula Barker MP
will be the next to drop out

[Cherie]

Thornberry has pulled out, two horse race between Phillipson and Powell

[Ammi]

…when people start pulling out with theses things, I always think …oh, it’s a done/deal already and they know that…

[arista]

…when people start pulling out with theses things, I always think …oh, it’s a done/deal already and they know that…


Yes, the winner will be
Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)

[arista]

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Lucy Powell MP


Paula Barker MP is now out of the race

[Cherie]

Yes, the winner will be
Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)

Starmer Stoodge what a surprise

[bots]

Emily Thornberry and Paula Barker have both withdrawn from the Labour deputy leadership contest, leaving three candidates left in the race to replace Angela Rayner.

In order to progress to the next stage in the contest, MPs need to get the backing of 80 MPs by Thursday afternoon - a bar Thornberry and Barker looked unlikely to clear.

It is also doubtful that backbench MP Bell Riberio-Addy will garner enough support before the 5pm deadline.


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They shouldn't have joined the race until they had the votes to support them :laugh:

(so that looks like 2 left in the race)

[joeysteele]

I haven't a vote now as I'm not now a Labour party member.
However IF I was still a member I'd be voting for Bridget, certainly even more over Lucy Powell.

[arista]

[It is also doubtful that backbench MP Bell Riberio-Addy
will garner enough support before the 5pm deadline.]

Yes, she could withdraw next

[arista]

Bridget Phillipson MP (Education Secretary)
Lucy Powell MP


Paula Barker MP is now out of the race



Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP out of the race


Just two now

[Oliver_W]

Starmer Stoodge what a surprise

This could turn out to be a bit of a "referendum" on Keir himself - which of the two nonentities will be chosen... the shade of beige who's a remora on Keir, or the one who isn't?

[arista]

This could turn out to be a bit of a "referendum" on Keir himself - which of the two nonentities will be chosen... the shade of beige who's a remora on Keir, or the one who isn't?


No Bridget
who will win this.



Is a Starmer Lady

[arista]

Today, Labours Peter Kyle MP
on Trevor Phillips said he would not say publicly
who of 2 he will pick?

I say he has picked Bridget

[arista]

Today we find out. around 10AM

Many are saying it may be Lucy, now

[joeysteele]

Poor choice in my view.

If I had still been an active member, I'd have voted for Bridget Phillipson
I found Lucy Powell a bit hard to get on with and quite divisive too.

She wasn't that good in her ministerial role either.
Very narrow win but I guess well done to her.

[Cherie]

No Bridget
who will win this.



Is a Starmer Lady


The membership has spoken, Starmer should be worried

[arista]

Today we find out. around 10AM

Many are saying it may be Lucy, now


Yes Cherie,


Lucy came up with backing


PM Starmer was aware

[bots]

she will be isolated from doing anything

[Oliver_W]

Isn't she the one who said that talking about the grooming gangs is a "racist dog whistle" ?

Just because she's not one of Starmer's pions, doesn't mean she's good.