PMQs: Angela Rayner to face Boris Johnson for the primary time

Labour’s deputy chief Angela Rayner will face Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions for the primary time on Wednesday.

Ms Rayner is standing in for Sir Keir Starmer, who’s self-isolating after a member of his household developed coronavirus signs.

She was a number one member of Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cupboard earlier than being elected deputy chief in April.

Will probably be the primary time she has led for the opposition at PMQs.

Current clashes between Sir Keir and the PM over the federal government’s dealing with of coronavirus and a succession of coverage U-turns have dominated the headlines.

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Like Sir Keir, Ms Rayner has spoken in regards to the want for Labour to be a constructive opposition, telling The Guardian: “Johnson actually hasn’t stepped up, and I wished him to, as a result of I want my constituents to really feel secure and be protected. I wished him to do effectively.”

In the identical interview, she says the PM “must stand up off his bottom and lead” on racial inequality.

Ms Rayner, who has been MP for Ashton-Below-Lyme since 2015, was beforehand the shadow training secretary.

Former Labour chief Ed Miliband stood in for Sir Keir on Monday, in a conflict with Mr Johnson over the Inside Markets Invoice.

A spokesperson for Sir Keir mentioned: “Keir Starmer continues to be awaiting the check end result for a member of his household.

“He’s due to this fact remaining in self-isolation and won’t take part in Prime Minister’s Questions tomorrow (Wednesday).

“Angela Rayner, Deputy Chief and Shadow First Secretary of State, will probably be taking his place. Now we have knowledgeable Quantity 10.”