Police Investigate Angela Rayner Over Tax and Residence Claims
• Police launch investigation into whether Angela Rayner broke electoral law regarding information about her living situation and tax payments • Investigation follows complaint from Tory MP James Daly, raising questions about if Rayner's property was her main residence when she sold it • Rayner insists she always lived in the property, it was her main residence, and she took tax advice confirming she did not owe anything • Labour leader Keir Starmer and other senior figures defend Rayner, saying she did nothing wrong and allegations are a "smear" • Rayner "welcomes the chance" to provide facts to the police and is "completely confident" she complied with rules