Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt share laugh minutes after heated debate clash

Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner clashed during debate over taxes. The pair clashed repeatedly during the 90-minute discussion, broadcast by the BBC. After a shouting match over Ms Mordaunt’s claim that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, the pair shared a friendly handshake and smile.

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