Jess Phillips admits she 'probably won't win' Labour leadership contest

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Jess Phillips admits she 'probably won't win' Labour leadership contest
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The former director of public prosecutions undoubtedly has announced that he is standing for the leadership. He is highly-regarded by both left-wingers and centrists in the party. As Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary, he played a key role in the party’s eventual backing of a second referendum. Before becoming an MP, he was a human rights lawyer - conducting cases in international courts including the European Court of Human Rights.

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