Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over tax affairs
News opens way for her to potentially enter a contest to topple Keir Starmer
News opens way for her to potentially enter a contest to topple Keir Starmer

Move plunges Keir Starmer’s administration into turmoil

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

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

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

MPs are divided on timing of contest as Angela Rayner joins group of potential challengers

Labour backbencher looks poised to make swift comeback if Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister