Angela Rayner Cleared by HMRC on Tax Affairs After Resignation

May 14, 2026 - 01:27
Updated: 19 days ago
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Angela Rayner Cleared by HMRC on Tax Affairs After Resignation
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC over her tax affairs, she told the Guardian newspaper.

In an interview published on Thursday, Rayner said she has been "bruised" by the experience.

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on her £800,000 flat in Hove.

At the time, the prime minister's ethics adviser said Rayner "acted with integrity" but had breached the ministerial code. He noted she received legal advice when buying the property but failed to seek further expert tax advice as recommended.

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