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Angela Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing in UK Tax Affairs Investigation

Former UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of any wrongdoing regarding her tax affairs. The investigation concluded with her settling a tax bill, prompting her to call for Labour to deliver change.

14 May, 06:29 — 14 May, 13:59
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BBCHigh48d ago

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

Her against-the-odds story and personality would make her a formidable opponent in any Labour leadership contest.

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NYTMostly Factual48d ago

Angela Rayner, Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Cleared of Wrongdoing Over Taxes

Angela Rayner, who resigned last year after paying the wrong rate of tax on an apartment purchase, said an investigation found she had not done so deliberately.

By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle

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FTVery High48d ago

Angela Rayner: powerbroker or future prime minister?

Former deputy PM weighs her political options after being cleared by tax authorities

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le-mondeHigh49d ago

UK ex-deputy PM Rayner says 'cleared' over tax affairs

The announcement could pave the way for Angela Rayner to stand in any leadership contest, as she's widely seen as one of the potential challengers to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK leader is battling to save his job after disastrous local and regional polls last week.

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The GuardianMostly Factual49d ago

Cleared by HMRC, Angela Rayner says Labour must deliver change – video

Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, the Guardian has revealed, paving the way for a potential leadership bid as Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels. In an interview with the Guardian's Pippa Crerar, the former deputy prime minister said she would play her part in helping the Labour party deliver on its manifesto Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual49d ago

Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.

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cnbcMostly Factual49d ago

Bond markets are bracing for UK PM Starmer's political rivals to break cover

The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.

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The IndependentMostly Factual49d ago

Rayner tax issues explained after HMRC clears leadership contender of wrongdoing

The deputy prime minister is understood to have paid back £40,000 in underpaid tax

By Albert Toth

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New StatesmanMostly Factual49d ago

Angela Rayner is cleared as Westminster waits on Streeting

Good economic news for Rachel Reeves has been overshadowed by leadership manoeuvres

By Ethan Croft

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rte-newsMostly Factual49d ago

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs

Labour MP Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future.

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the-journal49d ago

Starmer braces for leadership challenge from Wes Streeting (and possibly Angela Rayner)

The former UK deputy prime minister said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs.

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