Rayner accuses Starmer of ‘toxic culture’ and calls for Burnham’s return

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Angela Rayner has accused Sir Keir Starmer of a “toxic culture” in in the wake of Labour’s devastating local election defeat, criticising the Prime Minister for blocking Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster.

Rumours had been swirling over whether the former deputy prime minister would make a play to replace Starmer, as multiple Labour MPs call https://www.cityam.com/rayner-accuses-starmer-toxic-culture-calls-for-burnham-return/">[...]

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