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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Rayner reveals contents of note handed to Starmer on day of Queen’s death

Angela Rayner reads the note informing the Labour leader of the Queen’s ill health
Angela Rayner reads the note informing the Labour leader of the Queen’s ill health. Photograph: BBC Pariament

Angela Rayner has disclosed the contents of a mysterious note she was handed in the House of Commons on the day the Queen died.

Keir Starmer was giving his response to the government’s energy statement and the cost of living crisis when Nadhim Zahawi, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, whispered into the prime minister’s ear before handing her a folded note on 8 September. A similar note was passed to Rayner, Starmer’s deputy.

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