US Edition
Angela Rayner quits as Deputy Prime Minister after tax controversy
Angela Rayner resigned after an ethics report found she underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty due to misclassifying her £800,000 Hove flat, breaching the ministerial code, officials said.
- Angela Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister after an ethics investigation revealed that she failed to pay the correct stamp duty on her property purchase, as noted in her resignation letter where she expressed regret for not seeking further tax advice.
- Sir Keir Starmer initiated a cabinet reshuffle following Rayner's resignation, appointing David Lammy as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.
- Yvette Cooper has shifted from Home Secretary to Foreign Secretary, while Shabana Mahmood has taken over as Home Secretary.
- Ian Murray and Lucy Powell were removed from their respective positions in the reshuffle, marking significant changes in the Labour government leadership.
96 Articles
96 Articles
Angela Rayner was also Minister of Construction and Vice-Chairman of the Labour Party. The reputation of the government is seriously damaged by her resignation from failed tax payments.
Angela Rayner was seen as the hopeful figure of the left wing of the Labour Party. Now she stumbles over a tax affair. For the government this is a heavy blow - and the right party.
UK Deputy PM Resigns Amid Tax Scandal.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after an investigation into her tax affairs revealed she misrepresented her primary residence.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Angela Rayner, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage.WHEN & WHERE: The resignation followed an investigation earlier this week concerning her $1 million residence in Hove, East Sussex.KEY QUOTE: “You simply can’t get away from be…
As a figure in the left wing of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner left the Starmer government, weakened by an underpaid tax case. Following her departure, the Prime Minister had to carry out a major overhaul.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
