Starmer to undertake Labour reshuffle as criticism continues over Rayner sacking

Labour leader Keir Starmer (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour leader Keir Starmer will carry out a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet team on Sunday, the PA news agency understands, as the fallout over the party’s dismal election performance continues.

Mr Starmer has come under fire after opting to sack his deputy Angela Rayner from her role as party chairman and national campaign co-ordinator on Saturday, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warning him that it was “wrong”.