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Angela Rayner on lessons learned from Labour’s first year

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to Angela Rayner about Labour’s first year in government and the challenges ahead. The deputy prime minister reveals the issue that keeps her awake at night, reflects on why voters are frustrated with Labour, what she thinks the party can do about it, and how it’s planning to take the fight to Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
28 Jul English United Kingdom News

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