"At the moment, two points of view can co-exist; you can think she's still an asset because she's working class and a victim of the Mail and Telegraph snobbishness. On the other hand, you can also think Keir is going to find it hard to keep her at housing whatever the outcome tomorrow. This might change tomorrow, but right now there is a distinction."
"Rachel Reeves said she has "full confidence" in the Housing Secretary and said she had "tried to do the right thing. Starmer's independent adviser on ministerial standards, Sir Laurie Magnus is expected to publish his report on Rayner on Friday. Starmer said, "We need to establish the facts and come to a conclusion. "Obviously, I will look very carefully at whatever report he puts in front of me... and then of course I will act.""
Angela Rayner faces scrutiny over paying £40,000 less stamp duty on an £800,000 Hove home. The Prime Minister said he is prepared to sack her if a standards investigation finds a breach of the ministerial code. Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have publicly expressed support, with Reeves saying she has full confidence and that Rayner tried to do the right thing. Sir Laurie Magnus is expected to publish his report on Friday, and Starmer said he will review the findings and act accordingly. Government insiders say Rayner's position may nevertheless be vulnerable. Rayner cited legal advice, but her solicitors deny giving tax or trust advice.
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