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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Angela Rayner forced to deny pact with Wes Streeting for Labour leadership

Angela Rayner has been forced to deny claims she has been invited to form a “joint ticket” with Wes Streeting to take over the Labour leadership.

A source close to the former deputy prime minister insisted “there is no vacancy and there is no pact”, adding Ms Rayner will “not be played like a pawn”.

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