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Ranking the deputies

The race to be the next John Prescott is getting serious with the six contenders debtaing on Newsnight last night, watch it here. So, who won?

Here is Martin Vander Weyer’s ranking of the form, let us know what you think in the comments.

Hazel Blears (she may be small but she’s hot)

A length ahead of

Hilary Benn

Several lengths ahead of

Alan Johnson

And in the far distance

Jon Cruddas
Harriet Harman
Peter Hain

                   
 

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