Lucy Powell announces
The former leader of the Commons Lucy Powell also announced her candidacy, saying the party's policies must be "rooted in progressive Labour values".
She said: "Living with my family in my home city, Manchester, has rooted my politics in an understanding of people’s everyday hopes and fears. These are the experiences our MPs and party members hear too. As our Deputy Leader, I would ensure these are at the heart of what we do and how we operate, bringing together all parts of the party and uniting our broad voter coalition.