Labour deputy leader dogged for months by questions over tax affairs that threatened her political career
‘I’ve changed this party, permanently’: Keir Starmer promises red renewal in Tory party’s blue backyard
The issue had overshadowed Ms Rayner for months as Tories called for her to step aside while she was under police investigation. Tories also raised doubts over whether her entries on the electoral roll were accurate and if she had paid the right council tax. Greater Manchester Police originally declined to get involved but later launched an investigation as the controversy blew up.
Britain’s tax authorities does not comment publicly on individual cases but the BBC said it was told by a Labour source the party had looked into the tax matter and concluded Ms Rayner was blameless.
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