Angela Rayner Seen as Possible Prime Minister Amid Leadership Tensions for Starmer
# Angela Rayner Poised for Prime Minister Role as Starmer Battles His Leadership
Angela Rayner, the Labour Party's deputy leader, is being speculated to have a strong possibility of becoming the Prime Minister next year, according to political analysts. This comes as Keir Starmer faces mounting pressures regarding his leadership, particularly in light of the upcoming local elections in May.
Tominey highlighted that, "I think there's a high chance she becomes prime minister next year. So in other words, she's by far the biggest threat to him." This assessment is supported by Lucy Powell, the newly appointed deputy prime minister, who is reportedly positioning herself for a potential challenge against Starmer after the May elections. Journalist Allister Heath noted her ambitions, stating, "Lucy Powell, the new deputy prime minister, is maneuvering to find an opportunity post the May elections to chicken run burn into a seat to challenge Starmer."
Rayner's previous resignation in September did not hinder her prospects; rather, her political strategy seems to be gaining strength. Tominey mentioned, "She resigned in September, but she now looks like she's going to be a thorn in the PM's side next year." Additionally, Tim Stanley remarked on her performance during past events, suggesting she is "stronger for having resigned. She had an amazing conference and she didn't even go to the conference."
The political landscape is shifting dramatically as Labour navigates these internal dynamics, posing a significant challenge for Starmer's leadership.