The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

Bank of England chief warns attacks on central bank independence are ‘dangerous’

Andrew Bailey said he was ‘very concerned’ by independence issues facing the US’s Federal Reserve.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

What is stamp duty, and what has Angela Rayner said about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Angela Rayner: The working-class defender of Labour values

The Deputy Prime Minister once described herself as ‘John Prescott in a skirt’.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Starmer ‘too arrogant’ to admit he’s got things wrong, Badenoch tells Commons

The Conservative leader pressed the Prime Minister on borrowing costs, unemployment, and future tax rises, at PMQs.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Angela Rayner’s full statement on her stamp duty underpayment

Deputy PM reveals details of family situation and discusses legal advice she says she received over purchase of Hove flat

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty on £800,000 seaside flat

Exclusive: Deputy PM refers herself to ethics adviser as confirmation puts her position under threat

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

It would be ‘a profound mistake’ to leave human rights treaty – Keir Starmer

Ministers plan to tighten the use of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Keir Starmer blasts ‘disgraceful’ Nigel Farage for ‘badmouthing’ UK on Reform leader’s US visit

Sir Keir Starmer has slammed “disgraceful” Nigel Farage for “badmouthing” the UK, as the Reform leader skipped Prime Minister’s Questions to appear at the US congress.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Starmer backs Rayner after she admits underpaying stamp duty on seaside flat

The Deputy Prime Minister has referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025