Angela Rayner has lashed out at No10 briefings against female Cabinet ministers as she warned anonymous attacks on her colleagues are 'self–harm'.
The Deputy Prime Minister criticised the targeting of herself and others, such as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
Labour's turbulent first year in power has sparked speculation that Sir Keir Starmer will carry out a Cabinet reshuffle in a bid to get his Government back on track.
Both Ms Phillipson and Ms Nandy, who have endured some negative headlines, have been among those the Prime Minister has been tipped to sack.
But Ms Rayner launched a strident defence of herself and other female colleagues.
