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Harry Taylor

Rayner vows to pay any taxes owed over home purchase in resignation statement

Angela Rayner resigned from Government and as deputy leader of the Labour Party in September after it was found she had not paid enough stamp duty when buying a home in Brighton (PA/Peter Byrne) - (PA Wire)

Angela Rayner has said the situation surrounding her resignation has been “incredibly tough” on her family, as she told MPs she will pay any taxes she owes.

In a resignation statement, the former deputy prime minister said she would co-operate with HMRC, and said she hoped her situation would make families with disabled children aware of complex tax positions.

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