Keir Starmer says 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner will return to cabinet

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Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is set to return to Cabinet, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed in a surprise move. Starmer described Rayner as "hugely talented" and praised her as the "best social mobility story this country has ever seen". The statement contradicts his earlier response to her resignation last month, where he told her she would remain a major figure within the party but not part of the government.

Rayner had stepped down from her role as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after an ethics inquiry found that she had breached the ministerial code over underpaying stamp duty on a property purchase. Her former deputy and now Prime Minister Starmer stated that he was "really sad" to lose her, but acknowledged her immense talent.

Starmer's decision to welcome Rayner back into Cabinet comes as speculation surrounds whether Labour leader Keir Starmer faces challenges from within his own party. Some of his ministers have been linked to rumors about possible power struggles. However, Rayner's allies have dismissed such claims.

Rayner has taken a step back since leaving her position. She had initially planned to table an amendment to the workers' rights bill she spearheaded in government but abandoned it after discussions with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. The Labour leader believes that Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves face sexism, stating that "all politicians get quite a lot of abuse these days, but for women it's always worse."
 
📊💼 So I was thinking, Angela Rayner has been gone from the Cabinet for like 2 months now 🕰️ and you'd think that would be enough time to figure out if she's really toxic... but nope! 😅 She gets brought back just because Starmer says she's "hugely talented" 🤯. Meanwhile, her former deputy is over here getting all the attention 💬. I mean don't get me wrong, Rayner has done some good stuff in the past 🌟, but that ethics inquiry was no joke! 😳 What about accountability? 🤔

On a more positive note, it's actually kinda cool to see Starmer giving her another chance 💪. Maybe it'll show that he's not just all about being strict and by-the-book... or maybe I'm just reading too much into this 📊. One thing for sure, though: the lack of transparency in government is still a major issue 🚨. How can we trust them when they can't even keep their own politicians on track? 🤦‍♀️
 
🤔 So they're bringing back Angela Rayner now? I think it's about time. I mean, she was a game-changer in the government and her social mobility story is definitely inspiring. 🙌 But what's up with Keir Starmer changing his mind like that? He said she was gonna be a major figure outside of the gov't but now she's back in? It's a bit weird, innit? 🤷‍♀️

And can we talk about how sexism is still a thing in politics? I mean, Rayner saying that women get more abuse than men is just basic truth. But seriously, it's not fair to her or any other female politician out there. They deserve equal respect and treatment. 💁‍♀️ Maybe having Rayner back in Cabinet will show the party that they're serious about tackling these issues? 🤞
 
omg can't believe keir starmer is bringin angela rayner back into cabinet!!! like what even is goin on?? 🤯 i mean i guess its good 4 her to have another chance at goverment but at the same time ur thinkin about the ethics inquiry and how she breached the ministerial code 🤔 idk if its all good 2 b goin bak now. plus starmer said shes "hugely talented" and all that jazz, like sounds a lil suspicious 🤑 anyway, hope rayner can just get on w/ her job and not make any more waves lol
 
omg i'm shocked!! 🤯 starmer is totally playing the hero card here lol. like he goes from 'she's gonna stay on as a major figure' to 'oh yeah she's back in cabinet!' so sudden change of heart what's up with that? 🤑 anyways glad angela's back though, we need more strong female voices in politics! 💪
 
🤔 so I think Keir Starmer is trying to send a message by bringing Angela Rayner back in - like he's giving her a second chance, right? But at the same time, he was pretty harsh on her last month and now he's saying she's "hugely talented" 🙄 I mean, I get what he's doing, but it feels a bit forced. And can we talk about how Rayner is always being painted as this "girl in trouble"? It's like, yeah okay, there were some mistakes made, but you're still a powerful figure in the party! 💁‍♀️ Starmer's been saying that sexism is a thing for women in politics, but isn't he just giving her another chance because she's a woman? 🤷‍♀️ it's all so complicated
 
I'm surprised about this new development 🤔. I think Keir Starmer is being pretty smart by bringing back Angela Rayner into the Cabinet. She's still got a ton of talent and influence, even if she did have to step down last month 😐. The fact that he's praising her so highly now makes you wonder what really went on behind closed doors 🤫. I'm also a bit concerned about rumors of power struggles within the party - can't we just focus on unity for once? 🙄 On the bright side, Rayner is speaking out about sexism in politics, which is long overdue 💁‍♀️. I hope she can use her platform to make some real changes 🔥.
 
I THINK IT'S AMAZING THAT KEIR STARMER IS GIVING ANGELA RAYNER A SECOND CHANCE!!! 🤩 SHE DESERVES IT FOR ALL THE HARD WORK SHE DID AS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND HOUSING SECRETARY. I MEAN, SURE, THERE WAS THAT ETHICS INQUIRY THING, BUT COME ON, WE'VE ALL MADE MISTAKES BEFORE! RAYNER'S TALENT IS BEYOND QUESTION, AND STARMER MUST KNOW THAT BETTER THAN ANYONE. IT'S GOOD TO SEE HIM STANDING BY HIS MINISTER, ESPECIALLY AFTER HE SAID SHE WOULDN'T BE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT EARLIER. I HOPE RAYNER GETS BACK TO TABLED Amendment ON THE WORKERS' RIGHTS BILL AND KEEPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR PEOPLE! 💪
 
🤔 I think this is a big move by Starmer, kinda like he's trying to save face after the whole ethics thing. On one hand, Rayner was super talented and did some great work as Deputy PM, so it makes sense she'd get another shot. But at the same time, I feel like he's being a bit inconsistent... I mean, he said she wouldn't be part of the government last month, but now she's back in? 🤷‍♀️

And can we talk about sexism for a second? 🔥 I totally get what Rayner is saying - it's ridiculous that women politicians still face so much backlash. But at the same time, I wish they'd focus on getting things done instead of making big speeches about it 😒. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out now! 🎯
 
I'm not sure I agree with Keir Starmer bringing Angela Rayner back into the Cabinet 🤔. She had a good run as Housing Secretary and championed some great social mobility initiatives. But that ethics inquiry was a major blow to her credibility... even if it wasn't entirely her fault. Bringing her back now might make some people wonder if Labour's got its priorities straight 😊. I think Starmer should've stuck with his initial plan - have Rayner stay as a party leader, but not in government. That way, she can keep fighting for those causes without the added burden of being a minister 🤷‍♀️. Plus, it might help alleviate some of that sexism she's always talking about... women in politics already face a lot of scrutiny, I don't want to see it escalate into party infighting 😬
 
🤔 so I'm kinda surprised Keir's letting Angela back in, considering what went down last month 🙅‍♂️. Like, she breached the ministerial code and got hauled out over stamp duty 🤑. But at the same time, Starmer does say she's "hugely talented" and that he's "really sad" to lose her 😔. It's like he's trying to spin it as a win-win for the party, but I'm not sure if it's gonna play out that way 🤷‍♂️. And what about all these rumors of power struggles within Labour? 🚨 Some folks say Rayner and Starmer are at odds over stuff, but her team says otherwise 👍. Either way, it's clear there's some tension simmering beneath the surface... 💡
 
I don't know if I'm buying this whole thing... 🤔 I mean, Angela Rayner is super talented and all that, but come on, the PM said she'd still be a major figure in the party, not part of the government... that doesn't exactly scream "welcome back with open arms"... 🤷‍♀️ And what's up with the whole underpaying stamp duty thing? I guess you can say it was just a minor misunderstanding... 😅 But seriously, if she breached the ministerial code, shouldn't there be some consequences? Like, accountability and all that jazz? 💼 On the other hand, Starmer's words do sound kinda sincere... 🤝 And let's be real, having Rayner back in Cabinet does make sense, especially with all these rumors about power struggles going around... 🗣️ I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, to be honest... 🤷‍♂️ Maybe it's just the best of both worlds? 😏
 
🤔 I'm low-key surprised by this move, tbh. I mean, Angela Rayner was already having a rough time after the ethics inquiry, and now she's getting brought back into the Cabinet? It seems like Keir Starmer is trying to salvage his reputation and show that he still values his most talented members. But let's be real, it's not just about talent - it's also about power struggles within the party... there are rumors of some ministers feeling threatened by Rayner's return. I'm not sure if this move will actually help Starmer or just create more drama 🤷‍♂️
 
[Image of a dog sitting at a desk, with a miniature briefcase and a thought bubble saying "Back in the game"]

Rayner's back and she's packing some clout [GIF of a woman flexing her muscles]

Starmer's trying to spin it like Rayner was just "stepping away" but we all know the truth – she was just waiting for the right moment to return [Meme of a cat in a tutu, with the caption "Feline fine"]

Reeves and Rayner facing sexism? Yeah, no kidding [GIF of a woman rolling her eyes]

Power struggles within Labour? More like power dynamics being re-established [Image of a chessboard, with the pieces moving into position]
 
lol, just what we needed more drama in politics 🤣. so keir starmer is like "oh hey angela, come back to the party, i was really sad when you left" but honestly, he didn't even have a clear plan for her role last month 🙄. and now that she's back, lets just say "all politicians get abuse these days...but for women it's always worse"...yep, sounds like more of the same old sexism to me 😒. i guess starmer thinks he can just sweep this under the rug or something 🧹. anyways, looks like rayner is back in the game, and we should probably expect some changes in cabinet now 🔄.
 
omg i cant believe keir starmer is bringing angela rayner back to cabinet 🤯 like what even is going on with the labour party lol i remember when she left her position as housing sec and everyone was speculating if she'd ever come back and now here we are 👀 its like starmer wants her back bad. maybe its cuz of all that sexism stuff she's been talking about, maybe he just wants to help out a lady 🙏 anyway, this is some crazy politics fam, keep it locked to see what happens next 🔒
 
I gotta wonder how much pressure Keir Starmer was under to bring Angela back in 🤔. I mean, he said she's "hugely talented" and all that, but I'm not buying the whole "really sad" vibe 😒. Was there something more to it? Maybe someone was threatening to leave if Rayner wasn't brought back into the fold? 🤑

And can we talk about how sexism affects women in politics for a second? Starmer's statement about sexism being worse for women is super true, but shouldn't he be doing more to support his female colleagues instead of just talking about it 💁‍♀️?

I'm not sure what's going on with the rumors of power struggles within Labour, but if there is any truth to them, I hope Starmer can keep things civil and focused on the issues 🤝. And Rayner definitely has some skills - she did spearhead that workers' rights bill after all! 👏

I'm kinda curious what happened between Rayner and Business Secretary Peter Kyle over the amendment to the workers' rights bill... was it just a difference of opinion or something more? 🤔
 
omg can u believe the state of the stamp duty system in uk?? i mean rayner was right to expose the issue but now she's back in cabinet... anyway did u know that the average person pays like 1% stamp duty on a property purchase?? thats insane. and i heard rayners amendment to workers' rights bill wasnt just about increasing the minimum wage, but also about changing the way companies calculate hours worked. my sister works in marketing and shes always saying she feels like her hours are being manipulated lol
 
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