# Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again)

An episode of [Electoral Dysfunction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1613562765), 5 Sep 2025, 34 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c6a2bcd-c9f2-4ab5-bd17-56617a0afc74.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=7131ad54-f81b-4ab8-b44c-e56c8cb808cd&aw_0_1st.episodeid=6c6a2bcd-c9f2-4ab5-bd17-56617a0afc74

Beth, Harriet and Ruth reassemble after Angela Rayner’s resignation prompts one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years. She admitted she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home and, after an ethics investigation, quit as deputy prime minister and housing secretary. David Lammy takes the deputy role with a move to justice secretary. Keir Starmer’s had two resets in a week – can he now get on with his dream of delivery? Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.

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