Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (UK)

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Incumbent
Lucy Powell
since 25 October 2025
Member ofNational Executive Committee
Reports toLeader of the Labour Party
Inaugural holderJ. R. Clynes
Formation21 November 1922

The Deputy Leader of the Labour Party is the second-highest ranking politician in the Labour Party of the United Kingdom. The current deputy leader is Lucy Powell.

In the event of the Labour Party Leader's resignation, the Deputy Leader will serve as Acting Leader until the election of a successor. It is generally expected that the Deputy will act as Leader in the House of Commons in scenarios where the Leader is otherwise unavailable.

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