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Angela Rayner – MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, 2029 General Election Candidate

Angela Rayner

LABOURMPEngland
1%
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MP for Ashton-under-Lyne

House of Commons

Born and raised on a council estate in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Left school at 16 pregnant and without qualifications; trained as a care worker before becoming a UNISON trade union rep. Served as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary from July 2024 until resigning in September 2025. Remains an influential Labour backbencher and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.

Policy Focus

Public Services

Public ServicesEconomyHealthcare

Policy Positions

Career Timeline

2015Elected MP for Ashton-under-Lyne
2016Appointed Shadow Education Secretary
2020Elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
2024Became Deputy Prime Minister
2025Resigned as Deputy PM over ministerial code breach
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