{"id":26380,"date":"2026-05-01T09:17:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/26380\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:17:54","slug":"rayners-warning-to-starmer-more-and-more-young-people-are-feeling-hopeless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/26380\/","title":{"rendered":"Rayner’s warning to Starmer: More and more young people are feeling hopeless"},"content":{"rendered":"

Angela Rayner has said a growing number of young people in Britain have been left feeling hopeless about their futures, in what will be interpreted as a warning to Sir Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n

The former deputy prime minister, who is reported to being weighing up a direct challenge to Starmer\u2019s leadership after next week\u2019s local elections, has said in an exclusive interview that \u201cmore and more young people are feeling there isn\u2019t an investment in their future now\u201d.<\/p>\n

Rayner spoke of the challenges facing Generation Z<\/a> \u2013 those born between 1997 and 2012 \u2013 taking the rare step of talking about how her own son has been forced to borrow money in order to afford dental treatment.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Wise\u2019 bull named
after Attenborough\u00a0
to mark 100th birthday<\/p>\n

BBC nature broadcaster Sir
David Attenborough has had a \u201cwise\u201d bull named after him by animal charity Peta to
celebrate his 100th birthday.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n

The bull, named Sir Attenbullock to celebrate his birthday on 8 May, will be mentioned in a letter sent to Attenborough by Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk, which will tell him the animal was among the first rescued through Peta India\u2019s Delhi mechanisation project.<\/p>\n

\"DavidCaption: David Attenbullock spent years hauling heavy carts through the chaotic, crowded markets of Delhi, streets familiar to Sir David, weaving through dense traffic and enduring long hours in the heat and dust, often without rest or water. He endured exhaustion, injury, and strain, but today, like Sir David, he has an important educational role, accompanying sanctuary visitors through a birdsong-filled orchard in northern India, allowing people to appreciate nature and get to know the lives and habits of the rescued animals there.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.peta.org.uk\/news\/bull-sir-david-attenborough\/
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\"LONDON,Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 OCTOBER 12: Sir David Attenborough attends the Global Launch of BBC Studios\u2019 \u201cPlanet Earth III\u201d at Frameless on October 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett\/Getty Images)
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The initiative aims to replace animal-drawn carts with electric vehicles so the overworked animals can retire.<\/p>\n

A closer look at the detail<\/p>\n

In her letter, Newkirk writes that Sir Attenbullock is \u201cstrong, yet gentle\u201d, which she says he shares with Attenborough, and adds that he also \u201cquietly inspires others to appreciate the richness of the natural world\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"SecretSecret World of Sound with David Attenborough (Photo: Humble Bee Sounds\/Sky UK)<\/p>\n

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UK POLITICS<\/p>\n

Everything to know about the May local elections<\/p>\n

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File photo dated 06\/05\/10 of a voter placing a ballot paper in a ballot box at a polling station. Unionist parties could hold the majority in Holyrood after May 7, a poll has suggested, but more than half of constituencies are considered marginal.
The survey, carried out for More in Common and seen exclusively by the Press Association, found the SNP will continue to be the largest party, but John Swinney\u2019s party and the Greens \u2013 the other independence-supporting party \u2013 would fall one seat short of a majority. Issue date: Monday April 20, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira\/PA Wire
Photographer: Rui Vieira
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Source: PA<\/p>\n

Your guide to the local elections next week, including where they are happening, timings and what could happen at the ballots.<\/p>\n

\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n

Elections are being held across Scotland, Wales and many parts of England on 7 May.<\/p>\n

Voters in Scotland will elect MSPs to the 129-seat parliament at Holyrood.<\/p>\n

In Wales, voters will choose members of the Senedd (Welsh parliament), which has been expanded from 60 seats to 96 for the first time.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in England 136\u00a0local\u00a0authorities will hold\u00a0elections on the same date. This includes all 32 London boroughs, 48 district councils and 18 unitary authorities.<\/p>\n

There are also local mayoral elections happening in: Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Watford.<\/p>\n

How will the results unfold?<\/p>\n

Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday 7 May. Voters in England will need to show a photo ID to be able to cast a vote.<\/p>\n

Thousands of people will take to the polls before they close at 10pm.<\/p>\n

In England, 46 of the\u00a0local\u00a0authorities will count and declare overnight, with results expected between 1am and 6am on 8 May.<\/p>\n

Ballot papers in Scotland and Wales will be counted during the day on 8 May, with the first results expected in the afternoon and the final declarations in the evening.<\/p>\n

The majority of the remaining English authorities will not begin counting until 9am on 8 May and are likely to start declaring results late in the morning and continue through to the evening.<\/p>\n

\nLabour on course for disaster\n<\/p>\n

\"NEWMARKET,Caption: NEWMARKET, ENGLAND \u2013 APRIL 29: A man holds a placard as Reform UK Treasury Spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, campaigns for Reform UK in Norfolk on April 29, 2026 in Newmarket, England. For the local elections on 7 May 2026, Reform UK is projected to make historic gains in Norfolk, with some polls predicting they could take overall control of Norfolk County Council. (Photo by Leon Neal\/Getty Images)
Photographer: Leon Neal
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One poll by Lord Robert Hayward predicted Labour will suffer devastating losses of more than 75 per cent of the council seats the party is defending across England.<\/p>\n

Reform UK is expected to be the main beneficiary, projected to gain roughly 1,550 seats from both Labour and the Conservatives.<\/p>\n

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News<\/p>\n

Stephen Fry sues conference for \u00a3100,000<\/p>\n

The comedian, actor and presenter has brought a claim against the organisers of an AI conference at which he fell off the stage following his keynote address.<\/p>\n

What you need to know<\/p>\n

Fry, 68, fell 6ft off the stage on to concrete at London\u2019s O2 Arena in 2023.<\/p>\n

He broke his right leg, hip, pelvis and some ribs in the fall.<\/p>\n

Fry told BBC Radio Two: \u201cI didn\u2019t realise that I was walking off the part of the stage where there was nothing \u2013 just a six-foot drop.\u201d<\/p>\n

The comedian is now suing CogX Festival and the event organiser, Blonstein Events, for personal injury damages.<\/p>\n

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A closer look at the detail<\/p>\n

In court documents, his lawyers allege organisers failed to ensure \u201cthe stage and backstage area were safe, adequately lit and properly protected to prevent a fall from height\u201d.<\/p>\n

Fry took months off work after the incident, requiring \u201cconstant physiotherapy\u201d for his injuries.<\/p>\n

\"LONDON,Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 MARCH 22: Stephen Fry attends The Standard Theatre Awards 2025 Winners Dinner hosted by the Standard\u2019s proprietor Lord Lebedev on March 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett\/Getty Images)
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6 min read<\/p>\n

Prediction tool
spots who needs weight-loss jabs
before obesity hits<\/p>\n

People who are overweight
but not obese could be given
GLP-1s if they are identified
as at high risk of suffering from\u00a0obesity-related complications.<\/p>\n

\"TOTNES,Caption: TOTNES, DEVON \u2013 FEBRUARY 20: A close-up of a woman injecting a Mounjaro weight-loss jab on February 20, 2026, in Totnes, Devon. The popularity of weight-loss jabs to tackle obesity has soared in the UK in the past year with around 4 per cent of households currently using them. (Photo by Matthew Horwood\/Getty Images)
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\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n

\"FILECaption: FILE PHOTO: Pens for the diabetes drug Ozempic sit on a production line to be packaged at the Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk\u2019s site in Hillerod, Denmark, September 26, 2023. REUTERS\/Tom Little\/File Photo
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Predicting disease risk<\/p>\n

Obscore was created by academics from Queen Mary University of London and the Berlin Institute of Health.<\/p>\n

Complements BMI<\/p>\n

The model offers a more accurate way to spot people at higher risk of\u00a0cancer and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

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\"DiabetologistDiabetologist doctor waiting for result from glucose testing in diabetes clinic. \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

Catch issues in advance<\/p>\n

The project identified 20 commonly collected readings which can be used to predict 18 different complications.<\/p>\n

Tool could stop at-risk patients falling through the net<\/p>\n

Dr Kamil Demircan, from Queen Mary University, said: \u201cWe actually observed that a considerable proportion of individuals were living with overweight rather than\u00a0obesity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese constitute a population of individuals who may be overlooked if we only look at BMI and not other risk factors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ACaption: A medicine distributor stores Mounjaro (tirzepatide) self-injecting GLP-1 prefilled pens and vials in a fridge at his office in Thane on March 20, 2026. A deluge of weight-loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low-cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE \/ AFP via Getty Images)
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The hotspots where it\u2019s most difficult to sell your home<\/p>\n

The average\u00a0length of time to\u00a0sell\u00a0a\u00a0home\u00a0is just a day longer than a year ago despite
higher mortgages,
although in London\u00a0homes\u00a0are taking nearly a week longer
to be snapped up typically, according to a property website.<\/p>\n

\"EstateCaption: Estate agents \u2018for sale\u2019 and \u2018let\u2019 signs outside residential properties in Guildford, UK, on Monday, July 28, 2025. The number of UK home loans given the green light rose to a three-month high in June, as the housing market continued to shake off the impact of April\u2019s tax hike.??Photographer: Jason Alden\/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Photographer: Bloomberg
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Source: Bloomberg
Copyright: ? 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP<\/p>\n

\nA closer look at the figures\n<\/p>\n

33 days<\/p>\n

Across the UK, the average time to\u00a0sell\u00a0a\u00a0home\u00a0is 33 days, just one day longer than last year.<\/p>\n

6 days<\/p>\n

The London area stands out as being particularly affected by recent events, with the average\u00a0home\u00a0there taking six days longer to\u00a0sell\u00a0than a year ago, the report found.<\/p>\n

The locations on the list of hotspots<\/p>\n

Here is how long on average it takes to sell a home, according to Zoopla analysis of the seven weeks to 17 April, 2025 and the seven weeks to 17 April, 2026:<\/p>\n

Scotland \u2013 15, 15<\/p>\n

North East \u2013 28, 28<\/p>\n

Yorkshire and the Humber \u2013 31, 31<\/p>\n

North West \u2013 28, 31<\/p>\n

Wales \u2013 34, 34<\/p>\n

West Midlands \u2013 33, 34<\/p>\n

South West \u2013 36, 35<\/p>\n

East Midlands \u2013 37, 37<\/p>\n

East of England \u2013 35, 38<\/p>\n

South East \u2013 37, 39<\/p>\n

London \u2013 35, 41<\/p>\n

\"LONDON,Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 OCTOBER 30: People lok at houses for sale in an estate agents window in Mayfair on October 30, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by John Keeble\/Getty Images)
Photographer: John Keeble
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Copyright: 2025 John Keeble
What do experts say?<\/p>\n

Mortgage rates are drifting lower and there is greater choice of homes for sale<\/p>\n

The best-value\u00a0homes\u00a0are moving quickly, particularly in northern cities and Scotland, whereas the room for negotiation is greater across southern regions,\u201d Richard Donnell, executive director of Zoopla said.<\/p>\n

Can you learn to love pigeons? A much-unloved animal in the UK<\/p>\n

Features writer Kasia Delgado went on a safari to see if she
could look past their rat-like nature<\/p>\n

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The tour guide<\/p>\n

People think pigeons are stupid but lots of studies have shown them to have amazing memories, that they can identify people by their facial features, and they have an extraordinary sense of direction.<\/p>\n

Florence Wilkinson, author of Wild City: Encounters with Urban Wildlife, took Kasia on a tour.<\/p>\n

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\nPositives of pigeons\n<\/p>\n

War heroes<\/p>\n

During the Second World War, carrier pigeons were routinely used to send messages, and they saved thousands of lives.<\/p>\n

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Homing ability<\/p>\n

Scientists have put them in blacked-out vans and put miniature goggles on them to blur their vision and still the pigeons manage to return home.<\/p>\n

The Dove family<\/p>\n

We think of them as all grey, but they vary in shades, and some of them are quite amazingly coloured, says Florence.<\/p>\n

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Kasia\u2019s feeding test<\/p>\n

As I gingerly chuck some seed, wincing slightly, 15 or so flap their wings at me. I wouldn\u2019t say I feel content or relaxed but I don\u2019t hate it as much as I thought I would.
I can see they\u2019re not going to do me harm and after all, they\u2019re just enjoying some free food.<\/p>\n

\nA common myth?\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Disease carriers<\/p>\n

Research has found that between 1941 and 2004, there were only 207 reports worldwide of pathogens transmitted from pigeons to humans.<\/p>\n

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Not all walks are
created equal<\/p>\n

Read on to find out how to supercharge yours into an unbeatable health-builder<\/p>\n

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\nHow to supercharge your walk\n<\/p>\n

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Get a bit breathless<\/p>\n

All walking paces are linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease but there are additional gains made by those who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity.<\/p>\n

Walk uphill<\/p>\n

Try to find varying inclines to increase energy and muscle burn.<\/p>\n

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Add weights<\/p>\n

The extra resistance challenges your heart to work harder, increasing cardiovascular fitness.<\/p>\n

\nHow to supercharge your walk\n<\/p>\n

Uneven ground<\/p>\n

Mountainous and uneven terrain work your stabilising muscles harder, increasing the difficulty and output from your walk.<\/p>\n

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Go Nordic<\/p>\n

Using poles engages the arms as well as the legs and core, turning walking into a full-body workout.<\/p>\n

\nA walk is beneficial at any time of day, but after eating could be best. Research has found that 10- to 30-minute walks taken 10 to 30 minutes after a meal can reduce the peak blood-sugar measurements reached.\n<\/p>\n

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Slower and lower blood sugar throughout the day reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

\nHow to supercharge your walk\n<\/p>\n

Go green<\/p>\n

Walking in nature has more psychological benefits than concrete. It\u2019s shown to significantly reduce anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n

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Improve your posture<\/p>\n

Staying tall through the spine, open your chest and keep your eyes forward (not leaning over on your phone..).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meet outside<\/p>\n

Walking is a good time to have conversations, whether with your boss or a friend.<\/p>\n

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\nMistakes to avoid\n<\/p>\n

1Focusing on step count \u2013 most research suggests that benefits plateau at 7,000 steps a day.<\/p>\n

2Using ankle weights \u2013 they can tug at the hip flexors and the knees.<\/p>\n

3 Doing one-and-done \u2013 just hiking for three hours on the weekend, and nothing throughout the week, means you\u2019re missing out on benefits.<\/p>\n

4Thinking it\u2019s not a workout \u2013 walking packs in cardio and brain-boosting effects without the recovery time of intense exercise.<\/p>\n

Eight million people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory disease<\/p>\n

And while chest pain is a well-known symptom, there are more subtle signs you should be aware of too.<\/p>\n

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\nOverlooked signs of heart disease\n<\/p>\n

Dizziness and fainting<\/p>\n

An abnormal heart rhythm can cause a dizzy feeling. While much dizziness is not serious, it can be associated with life-threatening complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Increased breathlessness<\/p>\n

This breathlessness could be due to blockages and reduced blood flow in the arteries.<\/p>\n

Swollen ankles<\/p>\n

Unusual swelling can indicate a problem with the body\u2019s circulatory system and kidneys.<\/p>\n

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Worsening fatigue<\/p>\n

Ongoing and worsening fatigue can\u202findicate\u202fan underlying health issue, and it could be a sign\u202fthat your heart\u202fisn\u2019t\u202fworking as effectively as it should be. If persistent fatigue is impacting you day-to-day, the best thing to do is speak with your doctor.<\/p>\n

Ruth Goss, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation<\/p>\n

\nOverlooked signs of heart disease\n<\/p>\n

Indigestion-type symptoms
Discomfort in the stomach, chest and ribs, or a burning sensation in the chest area, could all be symptoms of heart disease.<\/p>\n

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Erectile dysfunction
If it\u2019s an ongoing issue, there could be an underlying health problem, including atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), diabetes or high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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She was interviewed as part of an investigation by The Rest is Politics podcast into the plight of Gen Z. While she did not directly address Westminster politics her remarks will be seen in the context of the Labour leadership debate.<\/p>\n

Rayner said: \u201cThat whole generation at the moment feels, no matter how much you run on the treadmill, you are not going to make it.\u201d<\/p>\n

She said that the psychological impact of feeling that homeownership is out of reach and being in permanent debt makes people feel \u201cthat they are pushed down, punched down\u201d and is \u201cholding the nation back\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are in this trap of poverty, a system that feels rigged against them and they feel that nothing changes for them,\u201d Rayner added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m always trying to fight for them because I believe politics does change people\u2019s lives. It changed my life. It doesn\u2019t happen overnight, but it does make a difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut actually being part of that delivery of change, I think will make a huge difference. It will make a difference to the confidence of the economy. It will make a difference to the psychology of the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CAMBRIDGESHIRE,Angela Rayner is reported to be weighing up a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer\u2019s leadership (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

Her comments will be interpreted as another challenge to the Prime Minister over the direction of his Government ahead of what are expected to be devastating local election results when millions vote in England, and for devolved governments in Scotland and Wales, next Thursday.<\/p>\n

Labour is braced to lose thousands of seats, and there is speculation that Sir Keir Starmer \u2013 if he survives as Prime Minister \u2013 will need to launch a Cabinet reshuffle in order to shore up his position.<\/p>\n

Rayner, who commands strong support among the soft left of the party and its MPs, has publicly backed the Prime Minister at several crucial points since her resignation, and is expected to shortly be free for a return to Cabinet when HMRC concludes its investigation into her tax affairs.<\/p>\n

She is understood to be undecided about a return to Cabinet, regarding the direction of the Government an important factor in her decision. Rayner may also launch a leadership challenge if it becomes clear that Starmer cannot survive.<\/p>\n

In March, Rayner ignited leadership speculation by claiming in a speech that the Government was \u201crunning out of time\u201d.<\/p>\n

She said then: \u201cThe very survival of the Labour Party is at stake \u2013 as a party and a movement we cannot hide, we cannot go through the motions in the face of decline. We are running out of time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rayner\u2019s comments on young people are part of the new Rest Is Politics podcast series about the struggles faced by Gen Z in Britain today.<\/p>\n

The former housing secretary was forced to resign over tax affairs relating to stamp duty last September, but it is understood Starmer wants to find a way to bring Rayner back into his Cabinet as speculation grows of a potential leadership challenge. <\/p>\n

Rayner said during her time in the Cabinet she has been able to push through legislation which, she says, was aimed at supporting young adults: the Renters\u2019 Rights Act, the Employment Rights Act and the forthcoming Leasehold and Commonhold Bill. She also championed giving 16-year-olds the right to vote.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want young people to look at the things that I was doing in Government and say, \u2018She\u2019s fighting for me and she gets it because they know things are difficult,\u2019\u201d Rayner added.<\/p>\n

In the interview, part of the four-part series called The Gen Z Story, Rayner spoke about the risks of politicians ignoring young adults who are currently locked out of homeownership, repaying hefty student loans and dealing with a job market where there are fewer opportunities for young people. <\/p>\n

It comes as the cost of the average home has risen to more than eight times the annual salary, while the average graduate now faces debts of around \u00a350,000 after leaving university<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Rayner, who is the mother of Gen Z children as well as a grandmother, said she had to be a guarantor for her 29-year-old son\u2019s tenancy so he could afford to rent a home for his young family.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cHe\u2019s got no opportunity at the moment to buy a property. He works really long hours. He provides for his family. He\u2019s on a very low income. It\u2019s really difficult for him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe had a problem with his teeth. He had to ask me to borrow to get his teeth done. He was in a hell of a lot of pain. He\u2019s trying to work. He\u2019s trying to raise his family. He can\u2019t even afford a dentist.\u201d <\/p>\n

Rayner has previously tried to avoid sharing private details about her family, but took the unusual step of providing an insight into her life as a mother and grandmother. <\/p>\n

She said: \u201cIt\u2019s the psychology of my son having to come to me when he\u2019s working, when he\u2019s an absolutely brilliant dad, he\u2019s looking after his family, but the psychology of him having to come to his mum or ask somebody else for help, that\u2019s not a system that we should be enduring at the moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is not a system that Gen Z should have to accept because I think that [it has] a long drag on the economy, I think [it has] a long drag on our wellbeing as a country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since resigning, Rayner has made relatively few public comments. She said she had chosen to speak about Gen Z because: \u201cThey [Gen Z] are our future. I\u2019ve got skin in the game; I\u2019ve got three of them at home. They need to feel that politics is for them. I go round schools and colleges all the time \u2013 the frustration for me is, they feel that no matter how hard they try, they can\u2019t change the system.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the probe, The Rest Is Politics conducted research on 12,000 people, of which 6,000 were Gen Z.<\/p>\n

It found young people were most likely to describe themselves as \u201cresilient\u201d \u201cmisunderstood\u201d or \u201clost\u201d, and older generations used the word \u201centitled\u201d the most.<\/p>\n

The poll also found 73.6 % of older people agreed with the concept that the struggles young people face today are as serious as they say, rather than exaggerated.<\/p>\n

The first episode of the four-part series, The Gen Z Story, is introduced by Alastair Campbell and presented by The i Paper\u2019s Housing and Society Correspondent, Vicky Spratt. It will be available on The Rest Is Politics feed on Friday, 1 May. The episode featuring Angela Rayner will be released later in the series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Angela Rayner has said a growing number of young people in Britain have been left feeling hopeless about…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26381,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5172,154,94,31,5,6],"class_list":{"0":"post-26380","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uk","8":"tag-angela-rayner","9":"tag-housing","10":"tag-keir-starmer","11":"tag-labour-party","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@UnitedKingdom\/116498576447409057","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26380"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26380\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}