ANGELA Rayner was the Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, until she sensationally quit in September 2025.

The former MP for Ashton-under-Lyne — a position she held for a decade after being elected in 2015 — was married to Mark Rayner until 2020, but who is the former trade union rep?

Who is Angela Rayner's ex Mark?

Before she was a member of the Labour Party , Angela Rayner was a trade union rep with Unison .

Angela met Mark Rayner through her work with the union, where he worked as a union official.

Angela told The Guardian he brought stability to her hectic life.

To support her career, Mark stepped back from his job, and focused on childcare.

When did Angela Rayner and Mark get married?

Angela, whose maiden name was Bowen, mar

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