Could Angela Rayner’s comeback rescue Labour?

Could Angela Rayner’s comeback rescue Labour?

From Electoral Dysfunction by Sky News

March 20, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Angela Rayner's recent controversial statements and their implications for the Labour Party and the government ahead of the May elections.

Angela Rayner has stepped back in the spotlight this week and straight into controversy. Her blunt intervention - warning the government is running out of time, criticising its record on “change” and calling parts of Labour’s immigration policy “un-British” - has sparked a big question: is Rayner simply saying what others are thinking, or going too far? Harriet certainly thinks it’s a bit much. She says Rayner’s approach could be undermining the government at a critical moment just weeks out from the May elections. Beth says Rayner's tax affairs could be sorted sooner than a lot of people thought. On the elections, Beth has been in Scotland speaking to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Does he still think Starmer should resign? Plus, what support should the government be offering to help with rising energy costs because of the war in Iran? And can we even afford it as a country? Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk . And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube .

People in this episode

Hosts: Harriet, Beth

Topics covered

  • Angela Rayner
  • Labour Party
  • UK politics
  • May elections
  • energy costs
  • immigration policy

Keywords

  • Angela Rayner
  • Labour
  • May elections
  • energy costs
  • immigration policy
  • political commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour, Sky News

Places: Scotland, Iran

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