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PM refuses to say if he will sack Rayner if she broke rules

On Thursday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly declined to say he would sack Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner if an inquiry finds she breached the ministerial code, but he will review any report while noting he only received final legal advice on Wednesday morning.
Rayner says successive legal opinions led to confusion as she relied on initial advice but later sought fresh counsel that revealed additional duty owed on the Hove flat, linked to a court-instructed trust set up in 2020.
Reports outline specific sums involved, noting Angela Rayner saved 40000 in stamp duty by removing her name from the family home in Ashton-under-Lyne and sold a stake to the trust for 162500 to fund the Hove flat.
Sir Laurie Magnus could report as soon as Friday, which would likely force Rayner to resign from her two Cabinet roles if a breach is found, though Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will act on the report while Cabinet ministers defend Rayner.
The row risks triggering a deputy leadership contest as Labour Party insiders warn forcing Angela Rayner out could cause serious damage, while Kevin Hollinrake urges, `I think she should resign, I don't think her position is tenable`.

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