Jess Phillips says it would be 'embarrassing' for a man to win Labour leadership contest

Men should sometimes 'pass the mic' if they truly believe in gender equality, says candidate

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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