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Angela Rayner

The latest news and updates on politician Angela Rayner. An MP since 2015, she has served as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020, and Shadow Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2023. After the Labour victory in the General Election, she will serve as Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (15178542x) UK Deputy Prime Minister ANGELA RAYNER, arrives at Downing Street for a weekly Cabinet Meeting. Cabinet Meeting In Downing Street, London, England, United Kingdom - 04 Mar 2025

Boost to wages today will help millions trying to get by and get on, Rayner says

Channel: Politics Politics 3 days ago By Craig Munro
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Protesters demonstrate at an entrance to Harrods on December 21, 2024 in London, England. Harrods workers, including cleaners, shop floor workers and restaurant staff, are on strike in the run-up to Christmas and Boxing Day. The United Voices of the World (UVW) union say strikes will continue "if the luxury store continues to deny them a Christmas bonus and improved working conditions." (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Here's how the changes in the Employment Rights Bill will affect you

Channel: Politics Politics March 4, 2025 By Craig Munro

Angela Rayner: We'll deliver action, not words, for Grenfell families

Channel: UK UK February 28, 2025 By Angela Rayner

Where could Labour build its planned new towns?

Channel: Politics Politics February 13, 2025 By Craig Munro
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Angela Rayner denies being 'aggressive' in Grenfell Tower demolition meeting

Channel: UK UK February 9, 2025 By Katie Boyden
File photo dated 17/07/21 of Diane Abbott speaking during a Stand Up to Racism taking the knee event outside Downing Street in London. Businessman Frank Hester has handed the Conservative Party another ?5 million donation - a move that Diane Abbott has said is an insult to her and all black women, after in March it was reported that Frank Hester allegedly said made "racist" comments about Diane Abbott, saying she made him want to "hate all black women" and "should be shot". Issue date: Thursday June 6, 2024. PA Photo. Ms Abbott tweeted that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak "belatedly admitted" Frank Hester's remarks were racist, when commenting on his acceptance of this recent donation. See PA story POLITICS Donations. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Diane Abbott responds to 'racist and sexist' remarks about her in Labour MP's group chat

Channel: Politics Politics February 10, 2025 By Jasper King
London Fire Commissioner Says Grenfell 'Stay Put' Order Was In Place Too Long

Angela Rayner was aggressive meeting Grenfell survivors - I was there

Channel: UK UK February 10, 2025 By Emma O'Connor
A general view of Grenfell Tower, west London, after the government has announced the tower will be demolished. Bereaved families have been told Grenfell Tower is to be demolished but concerns have been raised over how many loved ones were spoken to before the decision was taken. Picture date: Thursday February 6, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Grenfell . Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

What could replace Grenfell Tower if it is demolished?

Channel: UK UK February 6, 2025 By Luke Alsford
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (15003879r) Grenfell Tower remains illuminated but unoccupied, 7 and a half years after the fire. Residents and locals took to the streets of Notting Hill in remembrance of the 72 who died in the Grenfell Tower fire. 7 and a half years on from the disaster, locals are still campaigning for justice and prosecutions which continues to evade them. Grenfell Tower Silent Walk London, UK - 14 Dec 2024

Grenfell families angry at 'unforgivable' plan for future of tower where loved ones died

Channel: UK UK February 6, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Map shows which places are having their elections pushed back for a year

Channel: Politics Politics February 5, 2025 By Craig Munro
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China wants to build a 'super embassy' in London next to critical communication cables

Channel: UK UK January 17, 2025 By Brooke Davies

How scrapping no-fault evictions and letting renters have pets affects you

Channel: Politics Politics January 15, 2025 By Craig Munro
Removal Truck Waiting To Be Unloaded Outside New Home On Moving Day

More than 15,000 renters could lose homes before no-fault ban comes into force

Channel: Politics Politics January 14, 2025 By Craig Munro
Police officers speaking with an e-scooter rider on the pavement in London.

Huge crackdown on e-bikes and scooters dumped on pavements revealed

Channel: UK UK December 16, 2024 By Noora Mykkanen
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner during a visit to a construction site in Cambridge.

Map of green belt under threat over Labour's 1,500,000 homes housing target

Channel: UK UK December 13, 2024 By Jasper King
Play Video Angela Rayner poked fun at Kemi Badenoch during her Labour Party Conference speech (Picture: Reuters/PA)

Angela Rayner hits out at Kemi Badenoch over trans row with David Tennant

Channel: Politics Politics September 22, 2024 By Craig Munro

How scrapping no-fault evictions and letting renters have pets affects you

Channel: Politics Politics January 14, 2025 By Craig Munro
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Angela Rayner filmed raving in DJ booth at Ibiza nightclub

Channel: UK UK August 30, 2024 By Brooke Davies

Keir Starmer's popularity takes a dip just six weeks after the election

Channel: Politics Politics August 19, 2024 By Craig Munro
Atocha Train Station, Madrid, Spain. May, 31, 2023. Iryo rail operator in Spain. Cheap train tickets to travel by train on summer vacation

Europe's £8,100,000,000 high-speed train that puts the UK to shame

Channel: World World July 11, 2024 By Noora Mykkanen