Angela Rayner’s new coastal residence in Hove was recently defaced in an overnight attack. The seafront apartment, valued at £800k, was spray-painted with derogatory messages accusing her of being a “Tax Evader.” Fortunately, Ms. Rayner was not present during the incident.
The graffiti on her apartment included phrases like “Tax Evader Rayner!” and “Tax Evasion,” with additional offensive messages displayed on nearby hoardings. Further down the street, near a luxury apartment formerly owned by Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour, more vandalism was found, including accusations of tax evasion and misleading claims regarding British girls.
Keir Starmer expressed strong condemnation for the vandalism, labeling it as “appalling” for MPs to have their private residences targeted. Local residents expressed shock and dismay over the incident, emphasizing the need for law enforcement intervention and expressing disbelief at the disrespectful act.
A spokesperson for Angela Rayner denounced the vandalism as unjustifiable and unacceptable, emphasizing the need for police involvement to address the situation appropriately. The vandalism occurred amidst Ms. Rayner’s ongoing challenges concerning tax discrepancies related to her seaside property in Hove.
In a significant revelation, the Deputy PM admitted to receiving incorrect legal guidance, resulting in potential tax savings of £40,000 through a lower stamp duty payment upon purchasing the property. Despite expressing regret over the error and considering resignation, Ms. Rayner has pledged to rectify the situation by repaying any owed taxes to HMRC.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced support for Ms. Rayner, acknowledging the mistake made in the stamp duty payment and highlighting the Deputy PM’s efforts to address the issue with HMRC. Reeves underscored the importance of ensuring the correct tax obligations are met, emphasizing the complexities surrounding the situation, including challenges related to Rayner’s disabled son.
The official advice regarding the stamp duty matter was clarified on Wednesday morning, marking a pivotal development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Angela Rayner’s tax affairs.