Breaking News: Angela Rayner Resigns Amid Tax Evasion Scandal
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. The resignation comes just hours after the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, concluded that she had breached the ministerial code.
Rayner accepted responsibility for not seeking additional specialist tax advice when purchasing the property, which was a "complex family arrangement". She said it was never her intention to underpay taxes and took full responsibility for the error.
The resignation is expected to trigger a new deputy leadership election within the Labour Party. Sir Keir Starmer will appoint a new Deputy Prime Minister and may undertake a wider reshuffle of ministers.
This is a developing story, with further details and reactions emerging as they become available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
