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Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has stepped down from her roles after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on a flat in Hove, East Sussex. She has also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party, prompting an ongoing government reshuffle.
Rayner, who represents Ashton-under-Lyne in Parliament, had earlier referred herself to the Prime Minister’s ethics adviser after acknowledging the shortfall on her £800,000 property. In her resignation letter, she accepted “full responsibility” for the error, saying she should have sought further tax advice before the purchase.
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An ethics investigation concluded that Rayner breached the ministerial code and failed to act on legal advice that had cautioned her.
Labour leader Keir Starmer, in a letter to Rayner, expressed sadness at her departure, noting she would remain “a major figure” within the party.
Political analysts say the development is a significant personal setback for Rayner and carries serious implications for the Prime Minister.
