Starmer's number two resigns over tax scandal

Angela Rayner resigns, citing errors in property tax payments.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-09-05

By now, corruption scandals are nothing new. Today, the spotlight is on the United Kingdom, where, in a significant blow to the Labour government, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned after admitting mistakes in property tax payments on a seaside home. Once a leading figure on the party's left, Rayner had been a crucial link for Starmer's administration. Rayner emphasized that the error was unintentional, stemming from complex family property arrangements. With her exit, the prime minister loses a key ally, and the Labour Party now faces the challenge of navigating an increasingly fractious political landscape. Who do you think will step into Starmer's number two?

London, United Kingdom - July 19, 2024: Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner arrives at 10 Downing Street on July 19, 2024 in London, England

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