| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | |
|---|---|
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| Reports to | Leader of the Labour Party |
| Appointer | Labour Party |
| Inaugural holder | John Robert Clynes |
| Formation | 1922 |
The Deputy Leader of the Labour Party is the second highest ranking politician in the British Labour Party. The Deputy Leader also serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Labour Party, and acts as Leader in the House in events where the leader cannot.