Tory MP demands Labour’s Corbynista deputy leader Angela Rayner apologise for branding him ‘scum’

A Tory MP today demanded that Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner apologise for branding him ‘scum’ during a heated debate in the Commons on the Covid-19 crisis. Chris Clarkson had suggested that senior Labour figures were viewing the coronavirus pandemic as a ‘good crisis’ to be exploited.  Ms Rayner, a hard-Left Corbynite on the frontbench, … Read more

Angela Rayner ‘shouts “Scum!” at Tory MP’ during coronavirus clash

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner ‘shouts “Scum!” at Tory MP Chris Clarkson’ in heated House of Commons clash over Covid – before she is slapped down by furious Deputy Speaker Tory MP Chris Clarkson said Labour frontbench view coronavirus as ‘good crisis’ Mr Clarkson appeared to be heckled by Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner He … Read more

Henry Deedes watches Angela Rayner battle Boris Johnson at PMQs 

Angela Rayner had got her bovver boots on. Great clod-hopping things they were, the sort that Teddy Boys used to wear while out on the razzle.  Not for her the genteel kitten clackers Theresa May used to fashion. One swing of the Rayner hoof in these babies could do a man some serious damage.  Labour’s … Read more

Labour’s new deputy leader Angela Rayner blasts Matt Hancock

Labour’s Angela Rayner has taken fire at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after he criticised sunbathers for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules. The newly-elected deputy leader of the opposition party, who has been self-isolating at her Ashton-Under Lyne property after presenting with COVID-19 symptoms, said while it was important people heed government warnings, social distancing rules needed … Read more

Lens maker for cataracts, Rayner Surgical Group, on market for £400million

Lens maker for cataracts, Rayner Surgical Group, on market for £400million By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 A company that makes replacement lenses for cataract patients has been put up for sale by its private equity owners with a price tag … Read more

Angela Rayner claims Jeremy Corbyn ‘didn’t command respect’

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Angela Rayner says Jeremy Corbyn ‘didn’t command country’s respect’ as John McDonnell desperately pleads with members not to ditch his hard-Left policies Angela Rayner has attacked Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party The deputy leadership frontrunner said Mr Corbyn ‘did not command respect’ Meanwhile, John McDonnell urged party members not … Read more

Angela Rayner reveals she had mum sectioned to stop her self-harming, in heart-rending interview 

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Angela Rayner reveals she had to section her mother to stop her self-harming when she was a child in heart-rending joint interview She grew up having to care for Lynn Bowen, who suffered severe depression Once had to have her mother sectioned to prevent self-harm attempt Ms Bowen spoke of her … Read more

Jay Rayner reviews Chinese restaurant in ‘act of solidarity’ over ‘racism triggered by coronavirus’

The Observer’s food critic Jay Rayner has said that his latest review, of a Chinese restaurant, was ‘an act of solidarity’ in the wake of ‘misplaced fear’ and racism surrounding the coronavirus.  The outspoken writer was reviewing the Four Seasons in London’s Chinatown, and took to Twitter to share the wider context of his piece. … Read more