Exclusive: Former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp dutyAngela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of deliberate wrongdoing or ca
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Exclusive: Former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty
Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, the Guardian can reveal, paving the way for a potential leadership bid as Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels.
The former deputy prime minister has settled £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty after initially paying the lower rate, but has not paid any penalty as a result of the investigation. HMRC was also satisfied there was no tax avoidance.
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