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Starmer gives hint on whether Angela Rayner could make government comeback

The rise and fall of Angela Rayner
  • Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that Angela Rayner could make a comeback to frontline politics, stating she has a 'future role to play' in government.
  • He expressed a desire to bring her back 'at the right point,' acknowledging her significant contribution to the Labour Party's previous electoral achievements.
  • Ms Rayner resigned last year from her roles after an ethics probe found she had underpaid stamp duty on a property, though she was deemed to have acted with integrity.
  • Despite her resignation, she remains a popular figure within the Labour Party, with speculation about her potential return to a senior position.
  • Ms Rayner herself has recently hinted at a comeback, reportedly declaring, 'I'm not dead yet,' and warning about the threat posed by Reform UK.
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