Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

Angela Rayner resigned from her Government role amid the tax scandal last year

Rayner stepped down from her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary in September 2025.

The announcement could pave the way for her to stand in any leadership contest as Starmer battles to save his job after disastrous local and regional polls last week.

The former deputy prime minister could now put herself forward in a contest to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer.