Unlikely Journey To The Top

Angela Rayner: From Care Worker to Political Powerhouse

Unlikely Journey to the Top

Angela Rayner's rise to political prominence in Britain has been an extraordinary tale. The former care worker, who had a child at the young age of 16 and left school without qualifications, defied expectations to become a leading figure in the Labour Party.

First Woman MP from Ashton-under-Lyne

Making History in 2015

Rayner's political career began in 2015 when she made history as the first woman Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency. Her victory marked a significant milestone in the 180-year history of her district.