Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner? – podcast


by The Guardian

The Guardian— Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reportsAngela Rayner has been facing questions from the Conservatives over her former council house, which she sold before she became an MP. They are asking if she paid capital gains tax, what council tax she paid and even if she committed electoral fraud. Rayner has denied doing anything wrong, and the amounts of money involved are hardly eye-watering – but could it still damage her?The...

BBC News—A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row. Labour's deputy leader has been dogged by questions over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

The Telegraph—Politics latest news: Dowden says Rayner should quit over council house sale row. Oliver Dowden has suggested that Angela Rayner should resign over the row surrounding her council house.]]>

Daily Mail—Keir Starmer says he does not need to check Angela Rayner's legal advice amid housing row because he believes her. Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not need to check Angela Rayner's legal advice about the sale of her former council house because he believes her.