Angela Rayner Accused of Hypocrisy Over Housing Policy
Claims First Surfaced in February
### But How Did They Come Out - And What Has the Police Said?Labour's Angela Rayner has rejected accusations of hypocrisy after she personally benefitted from a housing policy developed by Margaret Thatcher. The claims first surfaced in February, but it is not clear how they came out. The Greater Manchester Police are investigating allegations that Rayner potentially broke lockdown rules by traveling to visit her elderly aunt in March 2021. Rayner has denied any wrongdoing and has said that she will cooperate with the police investigation.
The accusations against Rayner come at a time when she is seen as a potential future leader of the Labour Party. She is currently the party's deputy leader and has been tipped as a possible successor to Keir Starmer. However, the allegations could damage her reputation and make it more difficult for her to win the support of the party's members.
The Labour Party has said that it is taking the allegations against Rayner "very seriously" and that it will cooperate with the police investigation. The party has also said that it will not comment further on the matter until the investigation is complete.
The allegations against Rayner are a reminder of the importance of following the rules during the pandemic. It is also a reminder that those in positions of power should be held to a higher standard.
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