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Angela Rayner’s Boyfriend Sam Tarry Joins Universal Music as Adviser
Mace | 9th September 2025 | Moves
Sam Tarry has taken on an advisory role at Universal Music to manage political relations. The appointment preceded Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister. His work occurs amid the company’s campaign against AI copyright breaches and follows scrutiny over his previous lobbying and political connections.
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