Ali withdrew from the deputy leadership campaign shortly before the deadline for nominations after it became clear she would not garner enough support.

Her exit allowed her supporters to transfer their backing to other candidates to enable them to get onto the ballot paper. She was praised by fellow candidate Ben Bradshaw for her "incredibly selfless" decision.

John Healey - withdrew

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John Healey has pulled out of the race to be Labour's next deputy leader despite gaining the backing of 20 MPs, putting him within striking distance of the 35 needed to get on the ballot paper.

When he entered the deputy race he said he was concerned about how "narrow and shallow" the debate about Labour's future direction has been so far.

He now says he wants to give othercandidates, from different wings of the party, a chance to be deputy. The 55-year old is backing Yvette Cooper for leader.

Gloria de Piero - withdrew

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A former GMTV presenter, Gloria de Piero joined Parliament as the MP for Ashfield in 2010.

She immediately rose to shadow ministerial ranks, taking on a culture, media and sport brief and then home affairs. She expressed an interest in becoming deputy leader but withdrew early in the contest, instead backing Tom Watson.

Simon Danczuk - ruled out

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The MP for Rochdale says the deputy leader vacancy has "come a bit too soon" for him.

He previously said a number of colleagues had asked him to put his name forward for the role.

Mr Danczuk is well known for his prominent campaigning against