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Woman Sentenced for Death Threats to Angela Rayner

3/24/2026

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  • Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, received an 18-month community order for sending death threats to former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on September 5, 2025.
  • Harker left four voicemails threatening to kill Rayner and her son, which District Judge Briony Clarke deemed "deeply unpleasant" with significant impact on the victims.
  • Harker, who has a history of alcohol misuse, must complete 200 hours of unpaid work and a 12-month alcohol treatment program, along with five-year restraining orders against contacting Rayner and another victim.