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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
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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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