"Labour MPs have got an important decision to make today, but the numbers show that the economy is growing and that when we entered this conflict [the Iran war], our economy was growing strongly because of the decisions that I have made as chancellor. We shouldn't put that at risk."
"I'm not doing deals or anything like that. Good morning. Today it looks as though the phoney Labour leadership contest that has been bubbling away at least since Sunday may finally turn into a real one. Westminster is braced for Wes Streeting, the health secretary, to announce that he is standing although journalists are not yet 100% certain it will happen."
"In an interview with Pippa, Rayner said that she would not challenge Starmer herself. But she said she wanted to see change, action, not just words. Asked whether Starmer should step aside, she said: Keir will have to reflect on that. If there is a contest, Rayner did not rule out being a candidate, but she also hinted that she might back someone else."
"She said: I'll play my part in doing everything we possibly can to deliver the change, because it's not a personal ambition, I know the difference it makes. Whatever role I can play, I will keep pushing and pushing hard because I want the people out there at the moment who are really struggling to know that I'm putting all my energy into fighting for them."
Rachel Reeves said a Labour leadership contest could put economic recovery at risk, pointing to growth figures and to decisions made as chancellor. She argued the economy was growing strongly when the country entered the Iran war and said Labour MPs should not jeopardize that progress. Angela Rayner said she would not make deals with Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer, and she emphasized action and change rather than words. She said she would not challenge Starmer herself, but Keir Starmer would have to reflect on whether he should step aside. She indicated she might play a role in a contest, potentially supporting someone else, while focusing on helping people struggling financially. HMRC cleared Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness regarding her tax affairs.
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