Angela Rayner finally quits vaping after being seen using one on dinghy
Angela Rayner has quit vaping nine months after being photographed using one on a dinghy near Brighton beach.Summary
Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, has quit vaping nine months after being photographed using a vape on a dinghy near Brighton beach. She had previously described herself as "the vape dragon" and admitted the habit was "incredibly addictive," citing her children’s comments as motivation to stop. Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirmed her decision after dining with her, stating they discussed personal matters rather than politics. Rayner originally took up vaping to quit smoking and had aimed to quit before the government’s ban on disposable vapes in June 2025. Her decision may be seen as an effort to appear more prime-ministerial amid speculation about leadership ambitions, though she is also considering an offer from Sir Keir Starmer to return to Cabinet.
(Source：The daily Star)
