Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty on £800k Hove flat and refers herself to watchdog
Angela Rayner admits she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on seaside flat
- Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted to underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000 seaside flat in Hove.
- She told Sky News’ Electoral Dysfunction podcast that she has referred herself to Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics advisor over the property purchase.
- Ms Rayner confirmed she will pay the additional property tax, with experts estimating the bill could be as much as £40,000.
- She said that the underpayment was due to inaccurate legal advice she received regarding the purchase.
- Ms Rayner has also contacted HMRC to address the additional tax owed on the property.