Labour’s conference erupted in applause as Wes Streeting commended Angela Rayner, calling for her return. Streeting acknowledged Rayner’s efforts in advocating for fair pay for care workers, highlighting her impact as a former care worker turned Deputy Prime Minister. He emphasized the importance of Rayner’s experience and expressed the party’s desire to have her back.
This sentiment follows Rayner’s recent resignation due to tax discrepancies related to her property in Hove. Despite being found to have breached the ministerial code, Rayner received praise from various party members, including Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who lauded her as a “true working-class hero.” In a statement, Rayner expressed her gratitude to supporters and vowed to continue fighting for working people.
While Rayner is absent from the conference, her resignation letter to Keir Starmer reiterated her commitment to rectifying the tax issue and expressed regret over the situation. Starmer, in a personal message, assured Rayner of her continued importance within the party.