Angela Rayner is a British politician serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, and Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work since 2021 and Shadow First Secretary of State, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020.

Born on March 28, 1980 (age 41 years), Stockport, United Kingdom Angela attended state secondary Avondale School.

She left school aged 16 whilst pregnant and without any qualifications. She later trained in social care, eventually becoming a trade union representative within Unison, during which time she joined the Labour Party.

She later studied part-time at Stockport College, learning British Sign Language, and gaining an NVQ Level 2 in social care.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow First Secretary of State
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 April 2020
Leader Keir Starmer
Preceded by Emily Thornberry
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 April 2020
Leader Keir Starmer
Preceded by Tom Watson
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 May 2021
Leader Keir Starmer
Preceded by Rachel Reeves
Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 May 2021
Leader Keir Starmer
Preceded by Office established

Member of Parliament
for Ashton-under-Lyne
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 May 2015
Preceded by David Heyes
Majority 4,263 (11.1%)

Angela Rayner Nationality

Angela Rayner is said to be a British national. She was said to have been born on March 28, 1980 (age 41 years), Stockport, United Kingdom.