Police to Question Labour's Angela Rayner Over Tax Controversy

Allegations and Investigation

Police have reached out to Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, regarding allegations of breaching electoral law, avoiding capital gains tax, and falsely claiming a single-occupancy council tax discount. The investigation by Greater Manchester Police focuses on Rayner's former council home in Stockport, where she allegedly avoided paying up to £3,500 in capital gains tax.

Interview Process

Investigators are set to interview Rayner at a police station, where she is expected to attend voluntarily and be questioned under caution. Sources suggest that the police aim to gather information and assess evidence before determining the next steps in the investigation.

Legal Proceedings

If the police find sufficient evidence of wrongdoing, they will pass the case to Crown Prosecution Service lawyers for review. Labour has stated that Rayner will cooperate with the investigation and remains confident that she has followed all rules. Rayner has pledged to resign if found guilty of a criminal offense.