News · 11 May 2026

Angela Rayner says Starmer's government isn't working

People are not seeing improvements quickly enough under Sir Keir Starmer's government, according to Angela Rayner. The former Deputy Prime Minister stated that action is needed immediately, urging the government to move to the Left. She criticised cutting winter fuel allowance, and described the Lord Mandelson scandal as showing a "cronyism culture".

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 May 2026 at 4:18

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