Angela Rayner clears way for Rebecca Long-Bailey to run for Labour leader
Shadow education secretary will focus instead on becoming deputy leader
The shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, has cleared the way for her friend Rebecca Long-Bailey to run as the leftwing successor to Jeremy Corbyn, deciding instead to focus on becoming deputy leader.
After Labour’s catastrophic performance in last week’s general election, Corbyn said he would remain in place until March, while a leadership contest takes place.