Angela Rayner's Power Play: Deputy Leader Challenges Starmer, Eyes Top Labour Job
Angela Rayner has condemned the "arrogant tittle-tattle" and infighting plaguing the Labour party, signaling her continued presence in politics. Her comments come amidst widespread speculation about Keir Starmer's leadership, further fueled by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's dismay over recent "mortifying" internal disputes. The party grapples with challenges including failed pre-emptive strikes on rivals, a tax hike U-turn, and ongoing leadership jostling.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 7 months ago • 1 minute read •
Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, has broken her silence following her resignation by condemning the “arrogant tittle-tattle” and internal Labour infighting that has dominated the past week. In her first major interview since stepping down for underpaying stamp duty, Rayner positioned herself as a potential unity candidate amid a developing shadow contest, criticizing the briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who has been accused by some of Keir Starmer's allies of plotting to challenge the prime minister. She stated that such Westminster chatter appears
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