Category: Politics

Keir Starmer has pushed Angela Rayner into a highly public role as deputy prime minister and housing secretary, making her the face of delivery on planning and renters’ rights. The move spreads political risk, keeps unions close, and gives Labour a northern voice at the top. It also creates friction points with the Treasury and local councils. Here’s how the setup works and what could go wrong.

Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, addressed business leaders at Rolls Royce in Derby, claiming Labour as the new champion of British business. Criticizing Conservative economic management, she promoted Labour's vision of stability and investment focused on the well-being of working people.