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Left-wing Labour MPs split on Angela Rayner's future amid leadership speculation

Left-wing Labour MPs are split on Rayner's leadership potential due to her tax resignation and perceived lack of leftist achievements, amid fears of worsening poll numbers.

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Left-wing Labour MPs are split on whether they would welcome an Angela Rayner leadership bid, as speculation continues over whether Sir Keir Starmer can survive. Senior MPs on the left have told Sky News that the former deputy prime minister "only needs to push the button" and she would have the support to take out her old boss.

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Left-wing Labour MPs split on Angela Rayner's future amid leadership speculation

The former deputy prime minister is idolised by many of her colleagues, but others say she didn't do enough for the left while in government.

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Sky News UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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