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Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

BBC Politics · May 14, 2026, 1:40 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Her against-the-odds story and personality would make her a formidable opponent in any Labour leadership contest.

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Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

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