Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, is under police investigation for providing false council tax information a decade ago. Despite the controversy, she denies any wrongdoing and has the continued support of Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Controversy has arisen around Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, following allegations that she provided false information about her main residence for council tax purposes a decade ago. The claims were further stirred by statements from her former aide, Matt Finnegan, who contradicted Rayner’s assertions about her home location. In response to these allegations, Greater Manchester Police have opened an investigation. Despite the allegations, Rayner has firmly denied any wrongdoing, stating she would resign if found guilty of a crime. Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his full confidence in her.
Elsewhere, discussions within the Conservative Party suggest a potential political strategy involving former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. According to sources, if Suella Braverman succeeds in her bid for party leadership, there could be a role for Johnson as vice chairman, capitalizing on his experience without necessitating a parliamentary seat. Johnson, who resigned from Parliament in 2023, recently spoke about the potential for his return to politics during a lecture at Georgetown University.
