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

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

Angela Rayner gave an interview in which she discussed her tax affairs

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.