Angela Rayner Admits to Stamp Duty Underpayment Amid Potential Consequences

Angela Rayner, the Deputy PM, has acknowledged underpaying stamp duty on her Hove flat purchase, potentially facing a significant additional tax bill. She claims misadvice led to the error and has referred herself to an independent adviser for ministerial standards. The situation raises questions about her accountability and could result in financial repercussions amounting to tens of thousands of pounds.