Decoding the style of the new Labour Cabinet

You’ve got to hand it to Angela Rayner – award for outfit most likely to keep the weary broadcasters wide awake is hers, hands down. The new Deputy PM, renowned for being brave with her colour choices (chartreuse and scarlet are other favourites), could have been making a conciliatory offering with her “menthol green” suit which not only matches the colours of Reform but The Telegraph’s own branding. “It’s Telegraph teal,” insisted one editor. 

More likely, she was just keen to stand out for her big moment in the spotlight in a colour which looked wonderful against her Titian-red hair, even if her trousers could have done with a fit tweak and a steam. Curiously, the suit (trousers, £225 and jacket, £325) is by Me+Em, the same label worn by Lady Starmer to enter No 10 earlier in the day and for the count overnight – was there a group discount? A pop-up boutique at Labour HQ? 

Also in teal was Louise Haigh, whose turquoise trousers were competing for attention with her red-dyed hair.