Deputy prime minister resigns from government after Hove flat 'mistake'
Friday, 5 September 2025 () Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is expected to leave Government following an investigation into her tax affairs by Sir Keir Starmer’s independent standards adviser, it is understood.
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander says “a process is being followed” into whether Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner broke ministerial standards rules after she admitted to underpaying stamp duty on her £800000 flat in Hove, East Sussex. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at...
Angela Rayner resigns as UK deputy prime minister over stamp duty underpayment
In the UK, levies are charged on property purchases, with higher charges due on more expensive homes and second..
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Angela Rayner admits she owes additional tax on her Hove flat, after taking expert legal advice. She says she initially relied on counsel that she was liable for standard stamp duty but later found..
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister “should sack” deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, questioning Labour’s response to her tax affairs. She suggested a Conservative deputy..
Friday, 5 September 2025 ()
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