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A deputy leader (in Scottish English, sometimes depute leader) in the Westminster system is the second-in-command of a political party, behind the party leader. Deputy leaders often become deputy prime minister when their parties are elected to government. The deputy leader may take on the role of the leader if the current leader is, for some reason, unable to perform their role as leader. For example, the deputy leader often takes the place of the party leader at Question Time sessions in their absence. They also often have other responsibilities of party management.

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Australia

  • Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia
  • Tanya Plibersek, Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party

    • Canada

  • Ralph Goodale, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
  • Bruce Hyer and Daniel Green, Deputy Leaders of the Green Party of Canada
  • Denis Lebel, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada

    • Ireland

  • James Reilly, Deputy Leader of Fine Gael
  • Mary Lou McDonald, Deputy Leader of Sinn Féin

    • New Zealand

  • Annette King, Deputy Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party

    • United Kingdom

  • Tom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
  • Peter Whittle, Deputy Leader of the UK Independence Party
  • Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
  • Angus Robertson Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party

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