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Two elections, two stories – and neither good for Labour
The Observer
|October 26, 2025
This week's two elections were a story of very different turnouts. Record numbers voted in Thursday's Caerphilly byelection but the number taking part in Labour's deputy leadership race dropped off a cliff.
Both cases are concerning for Keir Starmer but yesterday's race to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader may be the most consequential for him personally.
Lucy Powell, who the prime minister sacked as leader of the House of Commons last month, beat her rival Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, with 54% of the vote.
Congratulating her yesterday morning, Starmer said: "Lucy has always been a proud defender of Labour values, and that is exactly what we need in this moment. Together, we will fight for Britain. For decency and national renewal."
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