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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Helen William

Angela Rayner details impact of death threats against her and her son

Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner was “distressed and alarmed” after receiving abusive voicemails threatening to kill her and her son, a court has heard.

Elizabeth Harker, 63, of Luton, Bedfordshire, left Ms Rayner four voicemails via her Ashton-under-Lyne constituency office on 5 September 2025.

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