The political career of Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, is under scrutiny due to allegations surrounding her tax affairs and potential electoral fraud. Critics, including some within her own party, argue that Rayner has fallen below the standards she set for others, leading to calls for her resignation. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy defended Rayner, stating she has done nothing wrong and retains Labour's full support, despite contrasting opinions on whether there's a different expectation for those in government versus opposition. The controversy has sparked debate over accountability and integrity in politics, with some suggesting that if Rayner had admitted to any mistakes regarding her tax affairs, public sympathy might have been more forthcoming. Additionally, questions about how Rayner could be both a landlord and a tenant have been raised.
‘The Tories are just looking for a scalp having had so many of their own taken by Labour.’ ‘If the roles were reversed and this was a Conservative MP, everybody would be saying ‘sack them!’ Nigel Nelson and Claire Pearsall discuss Angela Rayner’s tax controversy. https://t.co/ipQWaeiJ7d
Rayner 'played by the rules' over tax affairs, claims Labour's Lammy Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Scm1OKfTgk
If @AngelaRayner has committed electoral fraud or owes tax from the sale of her house she will have to resign. It is not looking good for her. How can a landlord also be a tenant? It is impossible.
“[Angela Rayner has] not broken any rules” Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy says allegations that Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner did not pay the proper tax on the sale of her home are “a non story” #BBCLauraK https://t.co/8HqbbyAbDX https://t.co/cwfKQ8QMW6
Lammy on Rayner’s Tax Affairs: “Different Expectation” to Prime Minister as “We’re Not Yet in Government” https://t.co/wpCJp3UrpD https://t.co/raPHWOVvxU
This is really dreadful from David Lammy who attempts to justify Angela Rayner’s tax affairs by saying “there's a different expectation for the Prime Minister than there is [in this case] because “we're not yet in Government” Imagine him representing us on the world stage. 😬 https://t.co/JElcBbdny2
‘It tells you something about the attitude of Labour, that they don’t have to be accountable.’ Madeline Grant says people might have had sympathy for Angela Rayner if she’d have just owned up to her tax affairs mistake. https://t.co/5h6GMvZLQg
What this actually underlines is that Labour recognise Angela Rayner has been caught bang to rights, and there’s no longer any credible line of defence. https://t.co/5PlMvus5Kw
🚨 NEW: David Lammy when confronted with Angela Rayner’s tax affairs says “there's a different expectation for the Prime Minister than there is [in this case] because “we're not yet in Government” https://t.co/QnlJCj5wC3
David Lammy on Rayner: “"I think there's a different expectation for the Prime Minister than there is [for us], we're not yet in Government". That isn’t going to be Labour’s line, surely…
Fresh headache for Labour as questions grow over Angela Rayner's tax affairs Read more 🔗 https://t.co/IUpkvatkNx
"I don't think this is a story" Shadow Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy says @AngelaRayner has been clear she's done nothing wrong and has Labour's "full support". #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/JWFa5us6Qw
There we have it - David Lammy is confronted with Rayner's hypocrisy demanding details of Sunak and Cameron's financial affairs, and replies: "I think there's a different expectation for the Prime Minister than there is [for us], we're not yet in Government". https://t.co/m8eu7tKoOG
"I don't think this is a story" @DavidLammy says @AngelaRayner has been clear she's done nothing wrong and has Labour's "full support". #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/QFRGiCs6Dx
🇬🇧 Be in no doubt the political career of Angela Rayner is over, she is toast - We're just waiting for her inevitable resignation The lies of these shameful hypocrites always gets them in the end She must be prosecuted by the appropriate authorities, no-one is above the law 🇬🇧 https://t.co/VgqeDuMLrI
Whether it’s Angela Rayner, William Wragg or Ed Davey, some self righteous MPs need to learn when to resign once they fall below their own standards they set for others.
Angela Rayner has to resign.
DAN HODGES: Raynergate - So much for Keir's pledge for honour, integrity and accountability in Labour politics https://t.co/rRDEfkLTx2 https://t.co/FD5QPuFT9t