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Lucy Powell has issued a major challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s authority, insisting that she will push the prime minister to reconsider the direction of the party in a bid to rescue Labour from its dismal poll ratings.

The Manchester Central MP is widely regarded as the frontrunner in the deputy leadership race against education secretary Bridget Phillipson, with voting set to close on Thursday and the result declared on Saturday.

Speaking to The Independent, Ms Powell insisted that if she is declared the winner on Satu

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