Angela Rayner is to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Sky News understands.
Sir Keir Starmer’s second-in-command has stepped down after admitting she should have paid more stamp duty on a home she bought in Hove, East Sussex, as it was her second property.
Speaking to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast earlier this week, Ms Rayner said she was given legal advice stating that the standard rate of stamp duty applied, but following media reports, she sought expert counsel, who said more tax was due.
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