LABOUR’S deputy leader Angela Rayner could be interviewed under caution by police in the coming weeks over which of her two homes was her main…
LABOUR’S deputy leader Angela Rayner could be interviewed under caution by police in the coming weeks over which of her two homes was her main residence, it has been claimed.
The case centres around a former council house Rayner bought in Stockport for £79,000 under right-to-buy before becoming an MP. She then sold it in 2015 for £127,500.She had claimed that the house was her main residence, thereby legally avoiding a capital gains tax bill of up to £3500. Rayner has previously said that she has been looking forward to “sitting down with the appropriate authorities” in order to “draw a line under this matter”.spokesperson said on Sunday: “Angela has been clear that she will co-operate with any investigation. We do not plan to give a running commentary.
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