West Bromwich East MP Tom Watson has been announced as the new deputy leader of the Labour Party.
There was a standing ovation and huge cheers at this morning’s conference as Mr Watson won the contest in the third round of voting, with 50.7% of the vote
The 48-year-old University of Hull graduate beat Angela Eagle, Caroline Flint, Stella Creasy and Ben Bradshaw. Stella Creasy came second with 26% of the vote and Caroline Flint third with 22%.
Speaking from the podium, Mr Watson said: “Only Labour can speak for the real Britain.
He will back the new leader 100% and says “only through unity comes the strength we need to fight the Tories”.
Tom Watson named as new Labour Party deputy leader
