Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's tax details for the fiscal year 2023/24 reveal he paid £54,718 in income tax on an income of £152,225. The majority of his income stemmed from his role as an MP, along with smaller contributions from book royalties and interest. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also published their tax affairs, with Reeves earning £91,758 and Rayner £85,205. The trend towards transparency in tax disclosures by political leaders has evolved since David Cameron first published his returns in 2016, reflecting differences in accountability among recent prime ministers.
Sir Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in income tax for 2023/24, revealing his income of £152,225 largely from his MP role and minor earnings from book royalties.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also disclosed their tax affairs, with Reeves earning £91,758 and Rayner earning £85,205, both from MP salaries.
Starmer's 2023/24 tax bill was lower than the previous year, which included a £52,688 capital gains tax, reflecting his financial dynamics in a politically charged environment.
David Cameron pioneered tax return transparency for UK prime ministers in 2016; subsequent leaders approached disclosure differently, impacting public perception and accountability.
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