Alison McGovern says:
“To win again, we must not concede the progressive argument. We need to remind people what has made our country strong: our diversity and our openness to change. We need to show people what they have in common: everyone needs a home, a job and to feel part of something. Most of all we all want a good future for our kids. Standing up to the far right and the populists can only be done with a progressive argument, and I will keep making it in support of whoever our deputy leader is.
Despite picking up support today it is clear that the momentum of this contest has shifted and I am not going to progress to the next stage. I am pulling out of the race now to allow my supporters to switch their nominations to one of the remaining candidates before the deadline. I want to thank everyone who has offered me support and encouragement in this race. I will be nominating my friend and colleague Bridget Phillipson as the candidate best placed to unite our party and take the fight to our opponents.”
The minister will back Phillipson, who has the support of No10. This evening will see the ballot results. Phillipson well ahead so far…
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