Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid
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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid
"I'll play my part in doing everything we possibly can to deliver the change, because it's not a personal ambition, I know the difference it makes, she said when asked. Whatever role I can play,"
HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness regarding her tax affairs and found no tax avoidance. She settled £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty after initially paying a lower rate, and she did not pay any penalty because of the investigation. The process had significant personal impact, including intrusion into her disabled son’s personal life and a perception that she was acting for herself rather than for ordinary people. The resolution removes a major political burden that had contributed to her resignation from the cabinet. With Labour facing internal turmoil, Rayner indicated she could play a role in a leadership contest if one is triggered, while Wes Streeting prepares a potential challenge.
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