Angela Rayner fights for political survival after property tax admission
Deputy prime minister faces hefty stamp duty bill as she waits for government ethics adviser to rule on affair
Deputy prime minister faces hefty stamp duty bill as she waits for government ethics adviser to rule on affair

News opens way for her to potentially enter a contest to topple Keir Starmer

Move plunges Keir Starmer’s administration into turmoil

Labour politician refers herself to government’s ethics adviser over £800,000 Hove flat

Deputy PM consulted one conveyancer and two experts on law on trusts before buying her Hove apartment, say Labour figures

Former UK deputy PM, who is favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, hosted call with fund managers this month

Labour MPs warn chancellor that a possible £1.5mn threshold for the new levy would be too low