Dowden mocks Rayner at PMQs and accuses her of auditioning for reshuffle

Oliver Dowden said the deputy Labour leader gave a “hackneyed” performance (Image: GETTY) Angela Rayner was criticised for putting on a “hackneyed” performance during today’s PMQs.  The deputy Leader of the Opposition was up against Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden once again this morning when she evoked Lord John Prescott, Mr Dowden’s Labour predecessor, while bringing up Rishi Sunak’s recent attendance record. But her attempt landed flat over the Parliamentary aisle, as Mr Dowden grew increasingly tired of her repeated talk of the Labour peer. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit:  /news Follow our social media accounts here on  facebook.com/DailyExpress  and @daily_express