"Rayner has walked a line between loyalty and interventionism, regularly reminding Labour colleagues of her policy ideas. Some of her interventions have been seen by No 10 as helpful, such as her compromise on the workers' rights bill she had spearheaded to help get it through the Lords."
"Adding to the sense of dread, Hayward's forecast says Reform UK will gain about 1,550 councillors and the Greens 500. If Starmer were to limp on after such losses, the temptation would be strong to get the cabinet support of Rayner as part of efforts to reset his government."
Angela Rayner's influence on the Labour government persists despite her resignation eight months ago due to tax issues. Speculation surrounds her possible return as Keir Starmer considers a cabinet reshuffle, influenced by anticipated electoral losses. Predictions suggest Labour may lose 1,850 council seats, prompting Starmer to seek Rayner's support to reset his government. Rayner has maintained a balance between loyalty and intervention, with some of her policy ideas being viewed positively while others have sparked criticism, indicating her ongoing relevance in Labour politics.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]