Tag: Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner resignation jolts Starmer’s project, but her clout on Labour’s backbenches could grow

Angela Rayner’s resignation over underpaid tax dents Keir Starmer’s government, removing a key bridge to Labour’s left and the unions. Starmer’s handwritten letter calling her a “true friend” underlines the personal and political loss. Rayner remains a formidable force on the backbenches and could shape Labour’s direction while staying loyal to the leadership.