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Woman Pleads Guilty to Threats Against Ex-Deputy PM

3/2/2026

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  • Elizabeth Harker, 63, left four threatening voicemails for Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, on September 5, 2025—the day Rayner resigned from her cabinet position.
  • The messages contained abusive language and threats against Rayner and her son, distressing Rayner and causing anxiety for family and staff.
  • Elizabeth Harker pleaded guilty to sending offensive communications, was bailed pending an alcohol treatment assessment, and will be sentenced on March 24, 2026.