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Why some Labour MPs think Angela Rayner could be their Liz Truss

The Independent·David Maddox·about 1 month ago
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O ne Labour MP summed it up when they messaged to explain the “Anybody But Ange” campaign gaining traction within the parliamentary party. "I am really worried Angela will be our Liz Truss ," they said. The analogy comes from the disastrous 49-day premiership of Ms Truss which collapsed like a pack of cards following the calamitous mini Budget. The statement sums up what another MP described as “an existential moment” for the Labour Party as some scramble to prevent Angela Rayner taking over from Keir Starmer . But is the fear really justified? Angela Rayner is one of those being lined up as a possible replacement for Keir Starmer (AP) While Ms Truss has been trying to rebuild her standing and claim she was the victim of some sort of coup, the fatal reputational damage she inflicted on the Conservative Party is there for everyone to see. The run on the markets destroyed the Tories’ image of being the party of good finance. It increased mortgage costs and is still the punchline for Labour’s attacks on them.…

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