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Bridget Phillipson backs Angela Eagle bid

Angela Eagle launches Labour leadership bid Credit: PA

Houghton and Sunderland South MP Bridget Phillipson has backed Angela Eagle's bid to become the next Labour leader.

Ms Eagle launched her bid to oust Jeremy Corbyn on Monday.

Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott is part of her campaign team and other North East MPs were at the launch to give their backing - including Houghton and Sunderland South MP Bridget Phillipson.