URGENT: Angela Rayner Resigns Amid Tax Scandal Over Hove Flat Underpayment

Breaking News: Angela Rayner Resigns Amid Tax Scandal Angela Rayner, the UK's Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, has resigned from her positions following a tax scandal over an underpaid tax bill on her £800,000 flat in Hove. The resignation comes after an investigation by the prime minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus. Rayner stepped down as Deputy Labour Leader, triggering a new deputy leadership election among party members. Her departure is a significant blow to the Prime Minister, who had begun the week with a cabinet reshuffle. According to sources, Rayner accepted that she did not meet the highest standards when purchasing her property and took full responsibility for the error. She claimed it was never her intention to underpay taxes. The resignation comes after Sir Laurie Magnus concluded that Rayner breached the ministerial code by failing to seek further tax advice despite receiving legal counsel during the purchase. This is a developing story, with more information expected in the coming hours and days as the Labour Party reacts to Rayner's departure. The Prime Minister's office has yet to comment on the resignation. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*