Voters in Rayner’s Labour stronghold say they’ll switch to Reform UK

• Voters in Angela Rayner’s Ashton-under-Lyne constituency, a long-standing Labour stronghold, have expressed little sympathy after her resignation over underpaid stamp duty.
• The deputy prime minister resigned from her government roles on Friday after an ethics adviser found she breached the ministerial code over an underpayment of stamp duty.
• Constituents widely criticised Ms Rayner, citing hypocrisy and a perceived lack of action within the constituency.
• Many long-standing Labour voters in the area indicated they would now consider switching their support to Reform UK in future elections.
• Some have suggested she should also resign as an MP so that a by-election can be held.

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Angela Rayner has ‘let us all down’, say Ashton-under-Lyne voters