Politicians often don't say what they mean. They try to send signals, and it can be hard to figure out what they want to say. Sometimes I ask a question, and they answer a different one.

When I interviewed Angela Rayner, she did something unusual. She admitted she wasn't answering my question when she said Labour could turn things around. She said she wasn't talking about Keir Starmer.

Angela Rayner spoke to the Mirror's Political Editor.

We talked in a cafe in Brighton. Angela Rayner was honest about Labour's problems. She talked about Keir Starmer's low ratings and Labour's task to win back voters.

Angela Rayner didn't want to talk about what happens after the by-election. She's right, because nobody knows what will happen for sure.

Angela Rayner thinks Andy Burnham is one of Labour's best people. She wants him to be able to run in elections.

But Angela Rayner is not saying Keir Starmer should go. She wants Labour to focus on making changes that voters want.

Angela Rayner told Labour supporters to keep believing. She gave a speech to Unison's conference and talked about what Labour has achieved.

Angela Rayner is becoming more active in politics again. After waiting for the results of a tax investigation, she is ready to take a more active role in Labour.

Angela Rayner was happy to talk to people as we walked along the seafront. She even took selfies with some people.

Angela Rayner seems to have put her plans to be a leader on hold. She wants to move past her tax problems and see what happens with Andy Burnham.

But Angela Rayner wants to play a role in what happens next in Labour.