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Who did Hilary Benn lose to in the 2007 Deputy Leadership race?

  • Diane Abbott

  • Ed Balls

  • Harriet Harman

  • Gordon Brown

Answer

Harriet Harman was the victor in the 2007 Deputy Leadership race, defeating Hilary Benn. Harman garnered 50.4% of the votes in the final round, compared to Benn's 49.6%. She had previously served as Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor under Tony Blair.
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