Powell thanks supporters after deputy leadership victory

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In her victory speech, Lucy Powell said it was a “huge privilege” to be elected as deputy leader of the Labour Party, thanked rival Bridget Phillipson for a “positive campaign,” and paid tribute to Angela Rayner’s contribution to the party. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00Thank you so much. It's a huge privilege to be elected deputy leader of the Labour Party.

00:12Thank you so much. Shabana, Holly and the party staff who've conducted this contest with integrity.

00:19Thank you as well. Thank you to all the party members and supporters who voted for me.

00:25I will work every day to repay your trust. And I'd like to pay tribute to you, Bridget.

00:31You are someone of huge talent, dedication and real labour values.

00:36And I look forward to continuing to work with you as the excellent education secretary that you are.

00:41I'd also like to pay tribute to my friend, Angela Rayner, who has done so much for this party and for this country.

00:58And I know she will do a lot more in the future as well.

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