David Lammy insists Angela Rayner’s focus is an attempt by the Conservatives to distract voters from the economic issues facing them ahead of May’s election.

Labour’s shadow foreign secretary was asked mail on sunday The story claims there is evidence she lied about her tax arrangements.

Mr Lamy defended his colleague, telling the BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: “She didn’t break any rules.

“It’s because of the May election and the Conservatives don’t want to focus on their actions.”