The Two Matts How much does the Daily Mail hate Angela Rayner?
Sep 2, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Angela Rayner facing persistent scrutiny from the Daily Mail and Telegraph due to her authentic working-class roots. The hosts analyze how this portrayal impacts her image and reflects larger media narratives against the Labor Party. They also dive into Keir Starmer's government reshuffle and its potential effects on economic strategy, drawing parallels to historical leadership dynamics. The conversation expands to address systemic issues in property ownership, human rights discourse, and the complexities of asylum seeker terminology.
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Number 10 Is Pulling Economic Power In
- Starmer is centralising economic policy in Number 10 by bringing Treasury influence closer to the Prime Minister.
- This signals anxiety about upcoming budget choices and desire for tighter control over unpopular fiscal measures.
Budget Pressure Explains The Reshuffle
- The government faces hard, unpopular budget choices that require control from the centre to manage fallout.
- Bringing senior economic figures into Number 10 reflects fear over debt and the upcoming spending decisions.
Press Attacks Reflect Class-Based Threat
- Angela Rayner has been targeted by a sustained campaign in right-wing papers because of her authentic working-class appeal.
- The Mail and Telegraph see her as a threat and push narratives to undermine her credibility.
