- Angela Rayner admitted underpaying stamp duty by £40,000 on her £800,000 Hove flat, attributing the error to incorrect legal advice.
- She has referred herself to Sir Keir Starmer's standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, whose report on the matter is anticipated soon.
- Sir Keir Starmer has declined to commit to Ms Rayner remaining in her post until the next election, stating he will act on the investigation's conclusions.
- While Ms Rayner's team claims she received legal advice confirming her stamp duty was correct, the conveyancing firm involved denies providing tax advice.
- The controversy has led to mixed reactions, with some Labour figures expressing support while a former government ethics adviser suggested her role as Housing Secretary is now untenable.
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