SAEDNEWS: Angela Rayner’s political career hangs in the balance after admitting tax underpayment and revealing painful family details.
According to Saed News, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is fighting to save her political career after admitting she underpaid tax on her property in Hove. In an emotional interview on Wednesday, Rayner not only acknowledged the error but also revealed deeply personal details about her family life, which she says she never wanted to share publicly.
For nearly a week, reports about her tax affairs have dominated headlines. Now, with the full picture emerging, the scandal is no longer just about unpaid stamp duty—it is about trust, transparency, and the survival of one of Britain’s most high-profile politicians.
Rayner explained that in 2020, a trust was established to support her son, who has lifelong disabilities, ensuring his financial security. Following her divorce in 2023, part of her family home was transferred to this trust, and in 2025 she sold her remaining share of the property to it. She then used the proceeds to purchase her new home in Hove, relying on funds from her Ashton property for the deposit.
According to her, she was advised at the time that the Hove property would be subject only to the standard rate of stamp duty. However, it later became clear that this was incorrect, and the property was classified as a second home—leaving her with tens of thousands of pounds in unpaid tax.
Visibly upset, Rayner told the interviewer that she had sought court approval to disclose her domestic arrangements, describing the decision as painful but necessary. She admitted that she had even considered resigning rather than exposing private details about her children, but said her family persuaded her to go public to prevent accusations of hypocrisy.
“We felt that, under the circumstances, having that reputation—for me as their mother—was more damaging than correcting the record,” she said.
Rayner has now referred herself to the prime minister’s independent adviser on ministerial standards, Sir Laurie Magnus, and informed HMRC of the mistake. She insists the error was genuine and has pledged to pay any outstanding tax.
But the stakes could not be higher. If Sir Laurie concludes that Rayner breached the ministerial code, Prime Minister Keir Starmer may have little choice but to accept the finding. At the same time, HMRC is conducting its own investigation and could impose penalties if it determines she was careless in handling her tax affairs.
The fallout is not limited to legal or administrative matters. Politically, the episode cuts deep: Rayner has long positioned herself as a critic of Conservative figures over tax-related controversies. To now be caught in a tax row of her own threatens not just her credibility, but her entire political standing.
As the investigations proceed, Rayner’s future hangs in the balance. Whether this episode ends with her paying back taxes and moving forward, or whether it spells the end of her role as deputy prime minister, remains one of the most pressing political questions facing Britain today.
