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Woman sentenced over threats to kill Angela Rayner

Woman sentenced over threats to kill Angela Rayner

Summary

A woman named Elizabeth Harker was sentenced for sending threatening messages to Angela Rayner, a Labour politician and former deputy prime minister. Harker admitted to sending offensive voicemails and a threatening letter, leading to a community order and a ban on contacting her victims.

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Harker threatened former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and her son.
  • Harker received an 18-month community order for her actions.
  • She sent offensive voicemails to Rayner’s constituency office on the day Rayner resigned from her position.
  • The voicemails included abusive language and death threats.
  • Another victim received a handwritten note from Harker with derogatory comments.
  • Harker expressed remorse and has a history of alcohol misuse.
  • She is required to complete an alcohol treatment program and 200 hours of unpaid work.
  • Harker is banned from contacting Rayner and the other victim for five years.

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