Angela Rayner

The Rt Hon Angela Rayner is the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, and has been an MP continuously since 7 May 2015. She currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities & Local Government. In addition, she is Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Angela Rayner, including posts and roles held.

Current

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Representation

Party affiliation

Other posts

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
4 April 2020 - Present
Commons

Opposition post

Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities & Local Government
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
4 September 2023 - Present
Commons
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister
HM Official Opposition
4 September 2023 - Present
Commons
Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition
HM Official Opposition
5 April 2020 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Other posts

Party Chair, Labour Party
5 April 2020 - 9 May 2021
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Cabinet Office
9 May 2021 - 4 September 2023
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work
HM Official Opposition
9 May 2021 - 4 September 2023
Commons
National campaign co-ordinator
HM Official Opposition
10 April 2020 - 9 May 2021
Commons
Shadow Minister (Equalities Office) (Women and Equalities)
Government Equalities Office
27 June 2016 - 6 October 2016
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Education
Department for Education
27 June 2016 - 4 April 2020
Commons
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
7 January 2016 - 27 June 2016
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
18 September 2015 - 7 January 2016
Commons

Committee memberships