Angela Rayner’s housing scandal: storm in a teacup or nightmare scenario for Keir Starmer?

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Angela Rayner’s housing scandal: storm in a teacup or nightmare scenario for Keir Starmer?

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner’s travails over allegations about her past living arrangements have presented party leader, Keir Starmer, with an acute problem. Rayner has denied any wrongdoing but she has not been able to answer all of the questions surrounding the matter. Consequently, the story rumbles on in a way that is potentially damaging for Starmer. If Rayner were almost any other shadow cabinet member, the most likely outcome would …