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Inside Politics: Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner smooth over rift

The Labour boss is said to have been warned of a possible leadership challenge over his disastrous reshuffle – but Starmer and his deputy have made up for now, writes Adam Forrest

Tuesday 11 May 2021 08:19 BST
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (PA)

If you dare to dream, dream big. Conor McGregor has claimed he would do “big things” if he were to buy Manchester United. The charismatic MMA star is keen to revive the fortunes of the ailing brand – with fans at the club desperate to get rid of those currently in charge. Could Andy Burnham do “big things” for the ailing Labour brand? The charismatic mayor of Greater Manchester has some in the party dreaming of change at the top. Burnham has criticised Keir Starmer for being “too cautious,” while Labour No’s 2 Angela Rayner has also aired her frustrations. Boris Johnson, meanwhile, is promising to do “big things” in the year ahead. His government reveals its dream legislative agenda at the Queen’s Speech today.

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