Angela Rayner resigns from UK government over tax affairs scandal
Move plunges Keir Starmer’s administration into turmoil
Move plunges Keir Starmer’s administration into turmoil

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

Deputy prime minister faces hefty stamp duty bill as she waits for government ethics adviser to rule on affair

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

Departure of Angela Rayner triggers cabinet reshuffle and potentially bloody deputy Labour leader contest

The prime minister’s own standing will be shaken by his deputy’s exit