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Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner over her tax affairs

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is under ethics investigation after allegations she saved £40,000 in stamp duty by changing her primary residence designation, sparking calls for transparency.

  • Angela Rayner is facing an ethics investigation over allegations of saving £40,000 in stamp duty related to her tax affairs.
  • The Tories have referred Ms Rayner to the Prime Minister's independent adviser, accusing her of 'hypocritical tax avoidance.'
  • Labour MPs have criticized Ms Rayner, stating she could have diminished concerns by being more transparent about her tax affairs.
  • Rishi Sunak's adviser, Sir Laurie, will decide whether to launch a formal investigation into Ms Rayner's conduct.
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Conservatives call for ethics probe into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs

The Telegraph newspaper claimed Ms Rayner, who is also the Housing Secretary, paid £30,000 instead of £70,000 in stamp duty on a second home.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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