There have been no late additions to the contests for the top jobs in Labour, following today's nominations deadline.
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Alex White will face Social Protection Minister Joan Burton for leader, while Junior Ministers Alan Kelly and Sean Sherlock – as well as TDs Michael McCarthy and Ciara Conway – have put their names forward to become the next Deputy Leader.
The result will be announced on Friday July 4th.
Kerry TD Arthur Spring – who had considered putting his own name forward for the leadership – didn't declare in the end, and says he's supporting Joan Burton.
