In a recent session of Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addressed concerns regarding Labour staff volunteering for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. She emphasized that many individuals choose to participate in political campaigns during their personal time, stating, “It happens in all political parties.” Rayner reiterated that there were no legal violations and that those involved were acting as volunteers.
The issue arose after Donald Trump’s campaign lodged a complaint suggesting that Labour had contravened U.S. election regulations concerning foreign interference by sending activists to support Harris, who is a candidate from the Democratic Party. While Rayner defended Labour’s position, Sir Keir Starmer was away, attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, where he downplayed the controversy.
