Rayner has quit not only as deputy prime minister but also deputy leader of her party. We examine the potential candidates for that role

The Deputy Prime Minister is among the bookies' favourites to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour's approval ratings continue to slump under his leadership.

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation would cause a serious headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates…

Bookmakers are giving odds on her successor as she faces intense pressure to resign