Angela Rayner issues desperate pitch for top job under Andy Burnham - and calls for next prime minister to keep paying Labour's sky-high benefits bill

Angela Rayner, in a bold move, urged for a leadership role within the Labour party while defending the high benefits provided to claimants, arguing against the stereotype of laziness. This pitch comes amid growing pressures on the next prime minister to address defense spending. Her stance highlights the political tensions around welfare policies and their financial implications, suggesting a challenging landscape for future leadership decisions.