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Angela Rayner resigns over failing to pay enough tax

An investigation by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards revealed that former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner had breached the ministerial code after failing to pay £40,000 in Stamp Duty Land Tax on an £800,000 flat

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
In a letter, Ms Rayner said: "I deeply regret my decision to not seek additional specialist tax advice".
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In a letter, Ms Rayner said: "I deeply regret my decision to not seek additional specialist tax advice".

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to reshuffle Cabinet following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after she failed to pay £40,000 in tax. Earlier today (September...

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