💨 Abstract

Angela Rayner, deputy PM, is under fire for supporting £5 billion cuts to disability benefits in private Cabinet meetings, contradicting her public image as a champion of the Labour left. This revelation comes amid a leaked memo arguing for tax increases over spending cuts, which was seen as an attempt to garner support for her potential leadership bid. The Labour government is fractured over these welfare cuts, with about 100 MPs planning to rebel.

Courtesy: Kate Ferguson