SaralnamaAngela Rayner bought an £800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex. She paid ₹30 lakh in stamp duty. Tax experts warn she may have to pay more. They say she could owe ₹70 lakh if the flat is deemed an additional home. Rayner put her Ashton-under-Lyne house in a trust. She then declared the Hove flat as her only home. HMRC can check her declaration until spring 2024. Rayner's allies say she broke no tax rules. She is not under investigation. The deputy PM faces criticism from political opponents. A court order prevents her from sharing all property details. She is working to clarify the legal position. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 01:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Angela Rayner bought an £800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex
- She paid ₹30 lakh in stamp duty
- Tax experts warn she may have to pay more