Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has defended his deputy, Angela Rayner, against calls from the Conservative Party for an investigation into her tax dealings, highlighting a significant clash in priorities between the UK’s major political parties.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has contested the Conservative Party’s inquiries into the tax dealings of his deputy, Angela Rayner, over the sale of her ex-council house in 2015. Denouncing the accusations as a pursuit of a smear, Starmer defended Rayner, asserting her integrity and stating that she has sought legal counsel regarding the tax allegations. This defence comes amid demands from Tory Party chairman, Richard Holden, for a comprehensive investigation into Rayner’s tax affairs. Starmer redirected the focus towards what he sees as more pressing issues, such as the extensive waiting times in A&E, indicating a stark contrast in priorities between the Labour and Conservative parties. The row accentuates the ongoing political tension and the divergence in focal points of the UK’s two leading parties.
