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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Angela Rayner says resignation was ‘incredibly tough’ on her family as she breaks silence

In her first statement since stepping down as deputy prime minister last month, Angela Rayner said the situation surrounding her resignation had been “incredibly tough” on her family, as she told MPs she would pay any taxes she owes.

In an emotional resignation statement, she spoke about the toll that the “intense scrutiny we face places on our loved ones”.

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