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"Labour Leader Keir Starmer Shakes Up Shadow Cabinet, Angela Rayner Takes on New Role"
politics2 years ago

"Labour Leader Keir Starmer Shakes Up Shadow Cabinet, Angela Rayner Takes on New Role"

Angela Rayner, a former care worker who had a baby at 16 and left school without qualifications, has risen to become a key figure in British politics. As the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, she has been given the official title of Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and a significant domestic policy brief. Rayner's working-class background and ability to connect with voters who may be less accessible to recent Labour leaders have made her a valuable asset. Despite occasional tensions with Labour leader Keir Starmer, Rayner remains an influential and independent figure within the party.