Angela Rayner meets pope in first international visit since appointing advisor to ‘boost… [Video]

28 November 2024, 08:40

By Henry Moore

Angela Rayner met with the Pope this week in her first international trip since appointing a foreign affairs adviser to boost her image worldwide.

The Deputy PM was all smiles as she greeted Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday.

It comes after reports claimed Ms Rayner had hired a civil servant to act as her foreign affairs adviser, organising international trips and building relationships with ministers across the globe.

Following her meeting with the religious leader, MS Rayner said: “I was honoured to be able to greet His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican this morning.

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“Pope Francis has shown great leadership on addressing the global issues of our time and building …