Rayner resigns as housing secretary

By Carl Brown2025-09-05T10:54:00

Political heavyweight who grew up on a council estate and pledged to prioritise social housing development steps down over criticism over stamp duty paid on a flat

Angela Rayner has resigned as housing secretary and deputy prime minister following widespread criticism of her for paying an incorrect amount of stamp duty on a flat.

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