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Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner

LabourMP for Ashton-under-Lyne

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Debate

Lord Mandelson

“Given the public disgust, the sickening behaviour of Peter Mandelson, and the importance of transparency, in 2022 I proposed a Humble Address, seeking information about personal protective equipment, which the Conservative party resisted—my…”

Legislation

Employment Rights Bill

“What message does it send to the British public when 33 hereditary peers defeat the Government by 24 votes on a manifesto promise? Some of the wealthiest are blocking measures on sick pay for some of the lowest earners, which will miss the …”

Legislation

Employment Rights Bill

“To the shadow Secretary of State’s point, of course I declare an interest as a trade union member. Like millions of people who have been wanting this Bill for many years—as my honourable Friend the Member for Altrincham and Sale West (Mr Ra…”

Legislation

Employment Rights Bill

“I refer honourable Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am proud to declare an interest as a lifelong trade unionist in the labour movement, which has helped me to get where I am today. Let me start by plac…”

Statement

Personal Statement

“With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a personal statement. When I made my maiden speech over a decade ago, I said that it was the honour of my life to represent Ashton-under-Lyne in this House. Alongside serving in this hi…”

Questions

Prime Minister's Question Time

“I have been asked to reply as my right honourable and learned Friend the Prime Minister is attending the NATO summit in The Hague. At this time of international volatility, we are working with our allies to de-escalate tensions in the middl…”

Questions

Prime Minister's Question Time

“I have been asked to reply, as my right honourable and learned Friend the Prime Minister has been attending the G7 summit in Canada. In an era of global instability, we are working with our partners to urge de-escalation in the middle east,…”

Legislation

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is time to get Britain building again. It is what working people expect of this Government and it is what we will deliver. Our Planning and Infrastructure Bill is critical to achiev…”

Legislation

Employment Rights Bill

“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I refer honourable Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and declare that I am a lifelong proud trade unionist. Let me begin by thanking right honourable…”

Debate

Point of Order

“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I assure the House that no one has had a preview? The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is coming to the House. Of course, we regularly consult stakeholders, but no one has had a prev…”

Written statement

Grenfell Tower

“I want to provide the House with an update on the Government’s work with the Grenfell community and on my decision about the future of Grenfell Tower.…”

Written statement

Integrated Settlements

“Today, I am pleased to announce that the Government has published details of the Integrated Settlements for Greater Manchester Combined Authority and West Midlands Combined Authority for the period covering the financial year 2025/2026.…”

Written statement

Building Safety

“More than seven years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, too many buildings in England still have unsafe cladding and the speed with which the problem is being addressed is far too slow. Only 30% of buildings identified in England with unsaf…”

Debate

Grenfell Tower Inquiry

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report. We will never forget the 72 lives lost as a result of that fateful night seven years ago, or the family, friends and neighbours they left behind—some o…”

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