Angela Rayner under fire for not disclosing tax details after demanding Tory candidate do the same

Labour's deputy accused of hypocrisy

Angela Rayner is facing criticism for her refusal to make her tax information public, despite previously pressuring a Conservative candidate to reveal theirs. Last year, Rayner wrote to the Tory chairman, demanding that Jill Mortimer release her tax returns during a by-election.

Allegations of tax evasion

Recent claims suggest that Rayner may have avoided paying capital gains tax on the sale of her home in 2015. While she denies any wrongdoing and states that her tax advisors have cleared her of any fault, she has chosen not to disclose the details or address questions surrounding the issue.

Double standards exposed

During the by-election campaign, Rayner raised concerns about Mortimer's husband residing in the Cayman Islands and questioned whether they took advantage of any tax benefits. She called for full transparency from Mortimer, prompting accusations of hypocrisy when Rayner herself declined to share her tax information.

Calls for transparency

Critics, including Tory figures and activists, have called on Rayner and Labour leader Keir Starmer to provide clear answers regarding her tax affairs. Rishi Sunak emphasized the importance of transparency in public officials' financial matters and urged Rayner to address the allegations.