Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended Angela Rayner over allegations concerning her capital gains tax from a 2015 property sale, urging the public to move on from the controversy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly defended Angela Rayner amidst controversy over Rayner’s tax claims, specifically regarding capital gains tax from a property sale in 2015. Reeves declared that Rayner’s explanation should suffice and urged the public to “move on” from the issue. This defense arises from allegations challenging Rayner’s assertion that the sold property was her main residence, with former neighbours claiming Rayner primarily lived elsewhere during that period.
Reeves criticized those targeting Rayner, including Jeremy Hunt, for their alleged hypocrisy, noting Hunt’s multiple rented properties in contrast to Rayner’s sale of a council house. Furthermore, Reeves touched upon Labour’s government spending strategy, indicating that a detailed spending review would be conducted if Labour secures victory in the upcoming election. This comes amid criticisms directed at Reeves and challenges she faces on the campaign trail.
