Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly says Angela Rayner has "serious questions to answer" over her stamp duty admission.
While stressing he is not alleging illegality, he said the housing secretary went to "extraordinary lengths" to minimise tax while criticising others for the same behaviour, calling the situation "hypocritical".
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly visited local residents in Surrey who voiced their concerns about potential property taxes in the upcoming Budget.
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Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch announced changes to her shadow cabinet. Addressing the reshuffle during a visit to a housing site, Ms Badenoch said Mr Cleverly is "a very experienced member of the parliamentary party" who agrees with her position on the ECHR. "I wouldn't bring someone into the shadow cabinet if they didn't agree with me," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
James Cleverly has lashed out at the government's handling of the migrant hotel crisis, saying they are "dumping the problem" on local councils. The shadow housing secretary said the government are "living with the consequernces of their complacency and laziness" with regard to border control. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson expresses confidence in deputy prime minister Angela Rayner amid scrutiny over unpaid stamp duty. She highlights Rayner's "complicated" family arrangements, including a court order linked to her disabled son, which made it difficult to speak openly. Phillipson says Rayner has sought fresh legal advice, is complying fully with HMRC, and is doing "the right thing" to ensure transparency. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative chair Kevin Hollinrake says Angela Rayner has "already admitted her guilt" after revealing she owes more tax on her Hove home. He claims the deputy prime minister has "misled the world of politics" and says her actions go beyond tax avoidance, adding: "This is not lawful. Itās outside the rules. I donāt see she has a leg to stand on." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch criticises Deputy PM Angela Rayner, saying Labour ministers are seeking to raise taxes while she tries to avoid paying her own. She calls the situation "hypocrisy" and says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has described tax evasion as a criminal offence, must apply the same standards to his own front bench. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A number of pedestrians have been taken to hospital after a bus mounted a pavement near Victoria Station in central London. Several people, including the driver of the route 24 bus, are understood to have been injured in the crash on Victoria Street on Thursday morning. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Comedy writer Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistratesā Court to face trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks. The Father Ted creator wears a placard outside court reading "Thereās no such thing as a 'Transgender Child'". He denies harassing Ms Brooks online and a separate charge of damaging her phone. His appearance comes days after he was detained over gender-critical posts on X. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hugh Bonneville uses his appearance at the 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' red carpet to call for international action on Gaza. Asked about the final instalment of the hit series, Bonneville instead looks into the camera and says: "Whatās about to happen in Gaza City is indefensible and the international community must do more to bring it to an end." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister āshould sackā deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, questioning Labourās response to her tax affairs. She suggested a Conservative deputy..
The prime minister Sir Keir Starmer told MPs he was āvery proud to sit alongsideā Angela Rayner after she admitted she underpaid stamp duty on a property she bought and had referred herself to the..
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