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Lord Prescott retired as an MP at the election
Former deputy PM Lord Prescott has failed in his bid to become Labour Party Treasurer.
The peer conceded defeat in a message on the micro-blogging website Twitter - and congratulated trade union official Diana Holland on her victory.
Lord Prescott had campaigned for the job, vacated by Jack Dromey, after stepping down as an MP at the election.
Labour's annual conference is officially opening after the special leadership conference on Saturday.
Election co-ordinator Douglas Alexander will give a speech dissecting Labour's performance at the polls and the party's general secretary Ray Collins will give a speech.
The result of the contest for treasurer will be formally announced later.
But Lord Prescott said on his Twitter page: "Congratulations to Diana Holland on being elected Treasurer. Let's all get behind her and help solve our financial problems."
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Lord Prescott retired as an MP at the election Former deputy PM Lord Prescott has failed in his bid to become Labour Party Treasurer.
The peer conceded defeat in a message on the micro-blogging website Twitter - and congratulated trade union official Diana Holland on her victory.
Lord Prescott had campaigned for the job, vacated by Jack Dromey, after stepping down as an MP at the election.
Labour's annual conference is officially opening after the special leadership conference on Saturday.
Election co-ordinator Douglas Alexander will give a speech dissecting Labour's performance at the polls and the party's general secretary Ray Collins will give a speech.
The result of the contest for treasurer will be formally announced later.
But Lord Prescott said on his Twitter page: "Congratulations to Diana Holland on being elected Treasurer. Let's all get behind her and help solve our financial problems."
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.