Deputy Angela Rayner of the British Labor Party.
Rayner’s departure comes at a particularly difficult time for Keir Stmerer, with the polls showing a growing discontent with his government and far-right growth.
British vice-minister-minister Angela Rayner resigned this Friday after admitting paid less when buying a house.
“I accept that I did not follow the highest principles in my recent real estate acquisition. I deeply regret my decision not to request additional fiscal counseling, taking into account my position as a housing minister and the complexity of my family situation. I take full responsibility for this error, ”he said.
In response, Prime Minister Keir Strmer regretted losing “a trusted colleague and a true friend for many years.”
“Although believing it made the right decision, I know it is A very painful decision for you. He gave it all to make the labor government a success and was a central part of our plan to make the United Kingdom fairer, ”he said.
The decision has resulted from media political pressure on the “number two” of the government and the Labor Party in recent weeks and also from a report by the independent responsible for the conduct of the ministers, Laurie Magnus.
Although it praised “total and open cooperation and integrity,” he confirmed that Rayner did not pay the correct tax feesomething that is “very unfortunate”, taking into account political responsibilities, wrote Magnus.
On Wednesday, Rayner admitted have paid less £ minus (About 46 thousand euros) Seal tax on the purchase of an apartment worth £ 800,000 (922 thousand euros) in the locality of Hove, southern England.
The savings resulted for declaring the apartment as the main residence, avoiding the aggravated tax on secondary housing.
Rayner has as its main address the town of Ashton-Under-Lyne, in the Manchester region, which has represented as a deputy since 2015.
The government’s “number two” lamented “deeply the error”, which attributed the incorrect guidelines of professionals which instructed to do the operation.
In addition to being vice-minister, Angela Rayner was the minister of housing, communities and local authorities.
Rayner’s departure led to what Strmer did a Mini-demodelation in the executive. David Lammy, previous Minister of Foreign Affairs, was appointed to the position of Deputy Prime Minister. For the Foreign Affairs folder passed Yvette Cooper, which was in the internal administration. And for the internal administration, Shabana Mahmood was named, who took the place of Secretary of State for Justice.
Increasingly fragile stmer
Rayner’s departure comes at a time when Stmerer’s leadership is already weakened through the great loss of popularity pointed out by the polls.
The inquiries also denote a Growth of the party of far-right reform UK – Previously designated Brexit party and led by Nigel Farage – who has grown to the ride of restricted policies in immigration.
Already on the left, Starmer also risks losing voters for the new party of his, Jeremy Corbynwhich for now does not have a defined name. With his most progressive policies, Corbyn is especially popular with the youngest electorate, which is precisely the demographic range where discontent with the Stmerer government is more notorious.
It is recalled that Corbyn left the labor after a long internal conflict around Anti-Semitism accusationsgiven the criticisms made against Israel by some of the closest deputies. However, the escalation of violence lived in Gaza in the last two years has given a new perspective on Corbyn’s departure and makes clear the contrast between his support for the Palestinian cause and Stmerer’s alliance with Israel – the Stmerer government is even those who speak in support of the Palestinian Action Group, a measure that is being highly contested for violating freedom of expression.
Rayner’s departure timing is also particularly sensitive, as it is anticipated that the minister of finances Rachel Reeves is about to announce an increase in taxeswhich promises to further increase the contestation to the executive.
However, the previous Secretary of State of the British Treasury Darren Jones, now appointed Minister of State, rejected that the executive is in crisis And it guaranteed, in statements to Sky News television, that the labor party will not be divided or calling early elections.
The anticipation of legislative elections was suggested on Friday by Nigel Farage, during the annual conference of his party, where he told his supporters that they should prepare for the elections around 2027, rather than the date scheduled for 2029.
“Nigel Farage is wrong. The Labor Party will not be divided And there will be no early elections, ”said Darren Jones.
The Labor Party member said that the prime minister has long wanted to make changes in his government, explaining that Rayner’s departure “It simply accelerated” ministerial reforms.
Adriana Peixoto, Zap //
