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Carney, the historian, said McArthur joined the astronaut corps at a time when admitting women into the ranks was becoming more common.

The contest was triggered by Rayner's resignation following an investigation which found she had breached the ministerial code after admitting she had underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty on a new home earlier this year.

On Sunday, a closing party was held, with landlord Graham Matthews admitting he was "tearful" about the closure.

Rayner quit the cabinet after admitting she had underpaid stamp duty when buying a flat earlier this year.

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and the deputy leader of the Labour Party, after admitting she underpaid tax after buying a flat in Hove.