The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping journalism free of paywalls. Donations enable reporters to gather facts from multiple perspectives and to investigate matters like political financing and documentary production. Angela Rayner purchased an 800,000 seaside apartment in Hove, creating a third home while dividing time between a 350,000 constituency home and a central London grace-and-favour flat. Criticism focused on perceived hypocrisy ahead of plans for a 100 per cent council tax charge on second homes. Ministers warn that excess short-term lets and second homes harm local services and housing availability.
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Angela Rayner has faced criticism this week for purchasing an 800,000 seaside apartment in Hove, which will be a third home for the deputy prime minister. Ms Rayner divides her time between a 350,000 home in her constituency near Manchester and her central London grace-and-favour flat at Admiralty House in Whitehall. Initially, the criticism centred around allegations of hypocrisy, as it comes as Ms Rayner, who is also the housing secretary, prepares to levy an extra 100 per cent council tax charge on second homes.
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