Angela Rayner has ‘let us all down’, say Ashton-under-Lyne voters
Voters in Rayner’s Labour stronghold say they’ll switch to Reform UK
- Voters in Angela Rayner’s Ashton-under-Lyne constituency, a long-standing Labour stronghold, have expressed little sympathy after her resignation over underpaid stamp duty.
- The deputy prime minister resigned from her government roles on Friday after an ethics adviser found she breached the ministerial code over an underpayment of stamp duty.
- Constituents widely criticised Ms Rayner, citing hypocrisy and a perceived lack of action within the constituency.
- Many long-standing Labour voters in the area indicated they would now consider switching their support to Reform UK in future elections.
- Some have suggested she should also resign as an MP so that a by-election can be held.