Amid Expenses Scandal, Angela Rayner Enjoys £836 Ibiza DJ Booth Freebie as Keir Starmer Repays £6,000 in Gifts

Angela Rayner enjoyed an £836 complimentary session in an Ibiza DJ booth

The declaration in the register of interests by the deputy prime minister comes as Sir Keir Starmer reimbursed £6,000 in expenses following severe criticism for receiving Taylor Swift tickets and clothing for his spouse, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from rival parties against Labour.

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Angela Rayner's visit to a club in Ibiza was facilitated by a gift from the management of the DJ she was there to watch.

In the latest disclosure of interests released on Wednesday, the deputy prime minister reported receiving "hospitality – access to DJ booth at Hi Ibiza, valued at £836" on August 28, 2024.

The contributor identified is Ayita LCC, the administrative firm for Fisher, an Australian DJ known for his house and techno music, where Ms. Rayner was seen enjoying herself.

The video captures Ms. Rayner energetically dancing in the DJ booth, receiving cheers from the audience at Hi Ibiza, a nightclub that can hold 5,000 people, located on the renowned party island in Spain.

At the time, she was met with disapproval but countered by asserting her belief that MPs are entitled to "down time" and emphasized her deep commitment to her role.

Ms. Rayner also mentioned that she has been acquainted with DJ Fisher for several years, describing him as a "truly wonderful person."

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The announcement followed Sir Keir Starmer's statement that he had reimbursed over £6,000 in gifts and hospitality he accrued since assuming the role of prime minister.

He is paying for six Taylor Swift concert tickets, four tickets to the races, and a clothing rental contract with a luxury designer preferred by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.

Sir Keir reimbursed the funds following prolonged scrutiny over him and his senior staff receiving substantial gifts from affluent benefactors.

Explore further: Delve into MPs expenses through Sky News' Westminster Accounts initiative

Critics have labeled the Labour Party as hypoc

Critics from opposing parties have labeled Labour as hypocritical for not fulfilling their promise to "clean up politics" upon gaining power.

Sir Keir stated that repaying the donations was the appropriate action as he works on creating a new framework for handling contributions, which presently depends on personal discretion.

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Humming to "Somebody That I Used To Know"

The footage of Ms. Rayner surfaced online a day following her trip to Hi Ibiza, after it was shared on Instagram by actress and singer Denise van Outen.

Sir Keir's deputy was spotted joining in on a rendition of Gotye's popular track Somebody That I Used to Know.

Van Outen shared the video alongside a collection of Instagram photos, describing the set which featured an unexpected DJ booth party with Angela Rayner.

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