Angela Rayner says she will ‘never’ run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader

Deputy PM denies responsibility for leak of memo setting out proposals to tax wealthy and cut migrant benefitsAngela Rayner has ruled out running for leader of the Labour party, saying she would “never” consider putting herself forward as prime minister.Rayner, who is the Labour grassroots’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer, has faced internal criticism after the leaking of a memo where she set out proposals on taxing the wealthy and clamping down on benefits for migrants. Sources close to the deputy prime minister have denied she was behind the leak or was challenging Starmer’s leadership. Continue reading...

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