Angela Rayner Passed Over as Reeves Given Use of Dorneywood Mansion

The Mirror reports that Angela Rayner has been passed over for the role of shadow chancellor

Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, has been passed over for the role of shadow chancellor in favor of Rachel Reeves, the MP for Leeds West. The decision was made by Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is said to have been impressed by Reeves's experience in government and her strong economic credentials.

Rayner had been seen as a frontrunner for the role, but Reeves's experience and strong economic credentials ultimately led to her being given the job

Rayner is a former trade union official who has been MP for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015. She is a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn and was seen as the left-wing candidate for the role of shadow chancellor.

Reeves, on the other hand, is a former economist who served as chief secretary to the Treasury under Gordon Brown. She is seen as a more moderate candidate and is said to be close to Starmer.

The decision to appoint Reeves as shadow chancellor is a sign that Starmer is moving the Labour Party to the center

Starmer has been criticized by some on the left of the party for moving the party too far to the right. However, he has argued that the party needs to be more electable if it is to win the next general election.

The appointment of Reeves as shadow chancellor is a sign that Starmer is serious about moving the party to the center. Reeves is a respected and experienced politician who is well-respected by both Labour MPs and the wider public.

The decision to pass over Rayner for the role of shadow chancellor is a blow to the left of the Labour Party

Rayner is a popular figure on the left of the party and her supporters will be disappointed that she has not been given the role of shadow chancellor.

However, the decision is unlikely to cause a major split in the party. Starmer has the support of the majority of Labour MPs and the party is united behind him.