Angela Rayner is a British politician serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, and Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work since 2021 and Shadow First Secretary of State, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020.
Born on March 28, 1980 (age 41 years), Stockport, United Kingdom Angela attended state secondary Avondale School.
She left school aged 16 whilst pregnant and without any qualifications. She later trained in social care, eventually becoming a trade union representative within Unison, during which time she joined the Labour Party.
She later studied part-time at Stockport College, learning British Sign Language, and gaining an NVQ Level 2 in social care.
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow First Secretary of State |
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| Assumed office 9 April 2020 |
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| Leader | Keir Starmer | ||
| Preceded by | Emily Thornberry | ||
| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | |||
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| Assumed office 4 April 2020 |
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| Leader | Keir Starmer | ||
| Preceded by | Tom Watson | ||
| Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster |
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| Assumed office 9 May 2021 |
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| Leader | Keir Starmer | ||
| Preceded by | Rachel Reeves | ||
| Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work | |||
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Incumbent
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| Assumed office 9 May 2021 |
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| Leader | Keir Starmer | ||
| Preceded by | Office established | ||
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| Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne |
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Incumbent
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| Assumed office 7 May 2015 |
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| Preceded by | David Heyes | ||
| Majority | 4,263 (11.1%) | ||
Angela Rayner Nationality
Angela Rayner is said to be a British national. She was said to have been born on March 28, 1980 (age 41 years), Stockport, United Kingdom.