Angela Rayner outlines the 'bold action' needed from Keir Starmer over Iran war fallout

Angela Rayner outlines the 'bold action' needed from Keir Starmer over Iran war falloutAngela Rayner, who is often touted as a future Labour leadership contender, said there could not be a 'worse time to swallow the false answers' of Reform UK and the GreensCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor19:06, 21 Apr 2026Updated 19:27, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesEx-Deputy PM Angela Rayner called on the government to be bolder(Image: Getty Images)Angela Rayner has issued a warning over the domestic fallout of the Iran war as she urged the Government to take "bold action" to help with people's water, housing and energy costs.‌The former Deputy Prime Minister said the full impact of the Middle East conflict was yet to be seen, adding: "I think everyone here feels dread at the consequences". Ms Rayner, who is often touted as a future Labour leadership contender, said there could not be a "worse time to swallow the false answers" of Reform UK and the Greens.‌Her intervention came as Keir Starmer was mired in a fresh crisis over his decision to name Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as sacked Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins accused No10 of "constant pressure" to fast-track the appointment.‌Addressing a conference attended by other senior Labour figures, she said: "We haven’t yet seen the full impacts of the Iran War and I think everyone here feels dread at the consequences.READ MORE: Olly Robbins piles pressure on PM amid claims No10 said 'just f***ing approve' Mandelson - 13 things we learnedREAD MORE: Keir Starmer's Mandelson nightmare deepens as sacked Olly Robbins blasts No10 pressureView 3 ImagesKeir Starmer, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham put on a show of unity earlier this month as Labour faces critical local elections (Image: Men Media)"This is exactly why we need to keep investing in renewable energy so we are not at the mercy of other people’s wars. Because as it is,...