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Long Bailey backed for Labour leadership by Communication Workers Union
500 delegates overwhelmingly backed her for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy, the Star understands

THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed Rebecca Long Bailey today in the Labour leadership contest.

The Star understands that the 500 delegates present at a CWU forum overwhelmingly backed Ms Long Bailey for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader.

Speaking after the meeting, CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: "I am proud of the democratic process our union has conducted and it is clear to me that Rebecca Long Bailey is the outstanding candidate for leader.

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