Guido hears there is significant disquiet in Downing Street over the handling of the Rayner affair. One source tells Guido: “Few of us think she can survive the raw politics of this, especially given how over the top she was when we were in opposition.” A point that has been painstakingly played out over the last few days with clips of firebrand Rayner’s past statements…
Insiders tell Guido that Starmer is determined not to have Rayner be scalped and “wants to see what Magnus says.” Staff are baiting their breath…
A Downing Street source says: “There will always be something with Ange” and adds: “Even if her version is true, the fact is she didn’t pay right tax – she can’t remain as DPM if not.” Patience is running out with Rayner’s propensity for personal scandal…
Guido on the now rapidly moving grapevine hears that a high number of Downing Street staff don’t think Rayner will survive long enough to get to the conclusion of Magnus’ investigation. One says “as messy as it will be, it’s better now than in some other self-imposed drama later on.” The PM’s ethics adviser Laurie Magnus has already spoken to Rayner this week after sources say Starmer and Morgan advised her to explain herself instead of resigning. He is set to see her this week properly and has asked for the relevant documentation. A judgement is expected early next week. Road to Damascus…
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