Angela Rayner is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party. She has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015. Rayner has held various positions within the party, including Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Born on March 28, 1980, in Stockport, England, Rayner grew up in a working-class family. Before entering politics, she worked as a trade union representative and was involved in local activism. Her political career has focused on issues such as education, workers' rights, and social justice.