The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

Deputy prime minister expresses regret over mistake that led to underpayment of stamp duty on £800,000 flat

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whatever her excuse for failing to pay the right amount of stamp duty on her second home, the deputy prime minister’s conduct has been disappointing and damaging to the government

Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a ‘mistake’ following legal advice.

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Angela Rayner tearfully admits underpaying stamp duty on her £800k Hove flat and refers herself to ethics watchdog. Tories demand her resignation as pressure mounts on the Deputy PM.

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Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.