Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister of the UK, was spotted enjoying the beach in Brighton with her ex-boyfriend Sam Tarry during a record heatwave that saw temperatures soar to 34.8C. This temperature not only broke the previous record for May but also surpassed the Bank Holiday record set in August 2019. Rayner, who owns a seaside apartment in Hove, has recently settled £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty with HMRC, which could facilitate her return to a senior role in the Labour Party. Amidst ongoing political chaos within the party, including dismal local election results, she remains a significant figure and has not ruled out a leadership bid. The heatwave has prompted health alerts across England, with several incidents reported, including a drowning in Lincoln and heat exhaustion cases at the Edinburgh Marathon. The Met Office has warned that this extreme weather is a stark reminder of the climate crisis, with forecasts indicating continued high temperatures throughout the week.