Uncovering the Inconsistencies
Evidence suggests that members of the Labour Cabinet, including Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, have occasionally exaggerated their career histories before venturing into politics. The scrutiny has shifted from other Cabinet members to Rayner herself.
Career Claims Scrutinized
Angela Rayner's entry in Who’s Who has come under fire for allegedly overstating her contributions to a prestigious economics journal. In her official biography, she lists her career as a "Home help, private sector and local government, 1998–2005" and as a "Trade union lay activist, 2002–15", implying a total of seven years of experience.
Conflicting Statements
Interestingly, a Facebook post from Rayner in 2020 claimed she had 14 years of service in local government as a home care worker, thus doubling her stated duration. In another statement, she mentioned she was a home care worker for 17 years, leading to confusion over the actual time spent in that role.
What Do the Records Say?
According to Lord Ashcroft’s biography, Rayner only worked as a home help for approximately three years. Official records indicate her employment as a home help was from August 2000 to 2005, further corroborating Ashcroft's claims.
Conclusion
There appears to be a lack of consistency in Angela Rayner's career timeline, raising questions about the reliability of her CV and those within the Labour Cabinet.
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