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Angela Rayner criticised for 'shoot first and ask questions second' remarks

LABOUR deputy leader Angela Rayner has faced a barrage of criticism for saying that police should “shoot terrorists and ask questions second.”

Ms Rayner made the comments in an interview three weeks ago with comedian Matt Forde on his podcast The Political Party.

They resurfaced yesterday when Labour MP Diane Abbott tweeted: “Is Angela suggesting a mandatory death sentence for suspected (but not convicted) terrorists?”

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