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Britain's Deputy Prime Minister, Rayner resigns over Tax Violation

The Deputy Prime Minister of Britain, Angela Rayner has resigned from her position.

The resignation, which was tendered on Friday, September 5, 2025, was reportedly as a result of tax payment violation.

Rayner publicly stated that she truly regretted her mistake of underpaying property tax on a new home.

“I deeply regret my decision to not seek additional specialist tax advice. I take full responsibility for this error,” she said in her letter to Starmer.

“Given the findings, and the impact on my family, I have therefore decided to resign,” said Rayner, who also stepped down as a minister and deputy leader of the ruling Labour Party.

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The British Independent Adviser ruled that she had breached the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax.

The Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer was handicapped over the incident, because he could visibly do nothing to protect his deputy.

Starmer said he was very sad to be losing Rayner from the government, describing her as a “trusted colleague and a true friend”.

In an emotional letter, Starmer said he believed she had made the right decision but understood it was one “which I know is very painful for you”.

Rayner, 45, is the eighth, and the most senior, ministerial departure from Starmer’s team, and the most damaging yet.

It's noteworthy that the British leader had earlier offered her his full support when she was first accused of avoiding 40,000 pounds ($54,000) in tax on the said transaction.