Fresh Blow for Angela Rayner as Former Aide Contradicts Her Claim Over Council House Row

Former Aide's Contradictory Statement

Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, is facing a new setback as a former aide has written to the police contradicting her claim regarding the council house row she is embroiled in. The ex-aide, Matt Finnegan, stated that Rayner's main home was with her then husband, contrary to her assertions.

Pressure Mounts on Sir Keir Starmer

The letter from the former aide comes as Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to suspend Rayner from his top team while police investigate the allegations. Tory members are questioning Starmer's leadership abilities in light of the ongoing saga.

Allegations and Reactions

Rayner is also facing accusations of not paying up to £3,500 in capital gains tax from the sale of her home in 2015. While some have labeled the issue as a storm in a teacup, others are calling for her dismissal from the frontbench until the investigation concludes.