All news on the topic: Angela Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer has admitted a night of major losses for Labour in yesterday’s elections has been ‘tough’ – but vowed to stay on as Prime Minister.

Keir Starmer has urged voters to choose “unity over division” in a rallying cry ahead of a high-stakes set of local elections.

Cabinet ministers have told rebellious Labour MPs that any attempt to oust Keir Starmer after potentially disastrous election.

These are desperate times for Sir Keir Starmer’s government, which faces annihilation in Thursday’s elections.

Frantic Labour MPs are attempting to save Rachel Reeves from being dismissed because they fear her departure from Number 11 could trigger bond market turmoil.

Andy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster “within weeks”, his allies have said, with the Greater Manchester mayor expected to use a byelection fight to set out a new agenda for government.

Keir Starmer dodged saying that Rachel Reeves is safe from a rumoured reshuffle today as he reels from the latest Mandelson scandal revolt.

Angela Rayner will showcase her abilities as a “political street fighter” before any possible challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, according to her allies, as she makes her way across the country campaigning in the lead-up to the local elections over the next month.

Ministers are reportedly working covertly with Labour MPs who are concerned about a proposed immigration crackdown.

Angela Rayner could be sidelined politically for years while officials investigate her tax affairs.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he expects Angela Rayner to play a “leading role in this Labour Government” despite his former deputy’s criticism over the direction of the party.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage topped the list of MPs’ outside earnings, reporting £43,548.76 of income from recording 30 hours of personalized Cameo videos.

Allies of Angela Rayner are said to be becoming increasingly confident that an HMRC probe into her tax affairs will be resolved before the May local elections, seen by many as the moment where Sir Keir Starmer is most likely to be ousted.

Downing Street has opened the possibility for adjustments to the plans for the indefinite leave to remain policy.

Labour MPs are preparing to meet amid growing speculation that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could stand in an upcoming Westminster by-election triggered by the resignation of a local MP.

According to reports, allies of Wes Streeting are trying to recruit ousted Angela Rayner to support him in a leadership contest in exchange for a Cabinet position and reinstatement as Deputy Prime Minister.

Angela Rayner is set to challenge Sir Keir Starmer over his decision to water down her flagship employment rights bill.

Angela Rayner has urged Sir Keir Starmer to stand firm and deliver her workers’ rights reforms.

Keir Starmer seems to have avoided significant political harm from potentially losing his chancellor weeks before the budget, following 24 hours of intense scrutiny over whether Rachel Reeves broke the law by renting out her family home.

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.