Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairs
Summary
Angela Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, has been cleared by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of any wrongdoing in her tax affairs related to an £800,000 flat in Hove. She resigned from her government role in 2025 after admitting she underpaid stamp duty on the property but has said quitting was the right decision and welcomed the cleared findings.Key Facts
- Angela Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister in September 2025 over underpaying stamp duty on her flat.
- The flat was worth £800,000 and located in Hove, East Sussex.
- Rayner initially believed it was her only property, but complex trust arrangements made it her second home for tax purposes.
- She owed an additional £40,000 in stamp duty due to this classification.
- Rayner contacted HMRC to arrange payment and referred herself for investigation.
- HMRC concluded Rayner did not act recklessly or try to avoid paying taxes.
- The prime minister’s ethics adviser said Rayner acted with integrity but breached the ministerial code.
- Rayner indicated she may consider running for Labour Party leadership but does not want to start a contest.
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