Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs
Summary
Angela Rayner, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister, says tax authorities have cleared her of deliberately avoiding taxes. This clears the way for her to possibly run for the Labour Party leadership amid growing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer after poor election results.Key Facts
- Angela Rayner was cleared by the UK tax authority (HMRC) of intentionally avoiding tax.
- She resigned from the government while cooperating with the tax investigation.
- Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after bad local and regional election results.
- Over 80 Labour MPs have asked Starmer to quit, but he says he will stay to avoid government chaos.
- Health Minister Wes Streeting may resign soon to run for Labour Party leader.
- Rayner said she might run for leader if Streeting triggers a leadership contest.
- To challenge Starmer for leadership, a candidate needs support from at least 81 Labour MPs.
- Other possible candidates include Andy Burnham, who would need to return to Parliament to run.
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