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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is navigating a turbulent period as Angela Rayner’s resignation over a stamp duty scandal intensifies scrutiny on his leadership.
Rayner, the former Deputy Prime Minister, stepped down after admitting to underpaying tax on a Hove property, prompting an ethics probe that found a breach of the ministerial code.
Starmer’s defense of Rayner at PMQs, praising her transparency and contributions, has drawn criticism from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who accused him of lacking backbone.
The resignation, coupled with Baroness Poppy Gustafsson’s reported exit as investment minister, undermines Starmer’s economic agenda ahead of Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget, which aims to address a £30 billion deficit.
Internal Labour unrest, fueled by a diluted welfare bill and declining poll numbers, adds to the challenges.
Starmer’s reshuffle and focus on growth measures signal a reset attempt, but Nigel Farage’s attacks on UK free speech policies further complicate his premiership as Labour struggles to maintain cohesion and public trust.




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