Angela Rayner, Labour Party’s Deputy Leader, is currently facing multiple allegations related to her financial and electoral practices. Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into whether Rayner committed any breach of electoral law concerning her residence declarations. The contentious matter originated from the sale of her council house in Stockport in 2015, which she had purchased under the right-to-buy scheme in 2007. Accusations against Rayner suggest potential discrepancies about whether this was her main residence and if she owed capital gains tax from the profit gained during the sale.

The investigation was initiated after complaints by Tory Party deputy chairman James Daly. Amidst these claims, Rayner has firmly denied any wrongdoing, attributing the controversy to a political smear campaign and asserting her compliance with legal guidelines.

Additionally, Rayner faced public scrutiny during a campaign event in Teesside when protestors accused her of hypocrisy over tax transparency. This followed criticism from Conservative MPs like Jill Mortimer, who labeled Rayner a “nasty truth twister” and highlighted alleged concealment within Labour.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed full confidence in Rayner, underlining her adherence to regulations. The police inquiry continues, aiming to clarify the specifics of Rayner’s property dealings and electoral declarations.