Vindicated: Angela Rayner Cleared of Capital Gains Tax Allegations After HMRC Review

HMRC Exonerates Angela Rayner Following Allegations Regarding Property Sale

The deputy leader of Labour, Angela Rayner, has been found not liable for capital gains tax by HMRC after she sold her previous residence in Stockport, despite facing accusations to the contrary.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 8:

Labour's Angela Rayner has been exonerated by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following allegations that she did not pay capital gains tax when she sold her previous residence.

Earlier this year, allegations surfaced claiming that when she sold her former council house in Stockport in 2015, her actual main residence was at her husband’s address, located close by.

Ms. Rayner consistently refuted the allegations.

Sky News has learned that HMRC has verified she does not owe any capital gains tax following the sale and that no additional measures will be pursued against her, initially reported by the Guardian newspaper.

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Following an investigation, Greater Manchester Police have concluded that Ms. Rayner committed no offenses in relation to accusations that she inaccurately recorded her address on the electoral register.

Initially, the police chose not to investigate the issue, but they began an inquiry following a complaint by Conservative MP James Daly, who presented them with allegations from neighbors that challenged the statements made by the Labour MP.

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The department stated on Wednesday that following "a detailed, thoughtful, and measured investigation," they have "decided that no additional police action is necessary."

The police report also noted that details from the inquiry were shared with Stockport Council and the HM Revenue and Customs.

The council announced shortly after that it would not be taking any additional actions.

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Ms. Rayner expressed approval of the announcement and accused the Conservatives of employing "desperate tactics" against her.

"She accused the Conservative Party of employing familiar tactics, namely alerting the police about political rivals during elections to shift focus away from their own poor performance," she stated.

The public is tired of these last-ditch efforts by a Conservative government that has nothing new to offer after 14 years of shortcomings.

"I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me and my family. Currently, my primary goal is to ensure the transformation that Britain requires by working towards the election of a Labour government."

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A spokesperson for the Labour Party stated that the police decision effectively puts an end to the issue.

They also stated, "Angela has consistently maintained that she owed no capital gains tax from the sale of her previous home before she became an MP, that her voter registration was in order, and that she fulfilled her council tax obligations."

"She sought guidance from professionals in tax and legal matters, which verified her actions."

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