"This is devastating for Angela Rayner. Having overcome a difficult upbringing and personal adversity to climb the heights of the Labour Party and become only its second ever deputy prime minister, it has all come to a premature end within just 14 months of government. It also has devastating implications for Sir Keir Starmer. There is a long list of unanswered questions. When will a deputy leadership election take place? And who will stand? Will a candidate who wants to force the government into a more left-wing position make it on the ballot?"
"Would Sir Keir commit to appointing a new deputy leader to the position of deputy prime minister as well? Would the new incumbent want that, or would they rather establish a new powerbase on the backbenches? Could the prime minister even revisit Jeremy Corbyn's attempt to abolish the deputy leadership? That was mooted to me by one insider this morning. They acknowledged it would be a terrible look but perhaps the least terrible option."
Angela Rayner resigned, ending her deputy prime ministership after 14 months in government. Rayner overcame a difficult upbringing and personal adversity to reach Labour's second highest office. The resignation creates significant implications for Keir Starmer and raises immediate procedural questions about timing and candidates for a deputy leadership election. Debate exists over whether a cabinet-designated interim deputy could be installed or whether the prime minister would appoint a new deputy prime minister. The situation prompts questions about potential cabinet reshuffle, the appointment of a new housing secretary responsible for housebuilding, and the broader impact on government popularity and phase two momentum.
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