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Fabian Society/Progress Deputy Leadership Hustings |
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Wednesday, 16th May 2007
Hazel Blears topped a straw poll following an exclusive Fabian Society and Progress deputy leadership hustings. All six candidates - Alan Johnson, Hazel Blears, Harriet Harman, Hilary Benn, Jon Cruddas and Peter Hain - debated major issues including democracy, education and foreign policy in a session chaired by The Guardian's Michael White. Read more in the full transcript.
Plus: Fabians publish book of candidates' essays:
Labour's Choice: The Deputy Leadership
The event was hosted by the Institute of Education in partnership with Progress and The Guardian. For media enquiries please contact Rachael Jolley on 0207 227 4913.
Full text of speech
Event report
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