Sir ker stormer Started defense of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rener Next Criticism of his tax matters, Saying that it is “the great story of British success”.
The Prime Minister said that Ms. Rainer “had spoken to people and repeatedly talked against her”, warned: “This is a big mistake”, In the headlines about the purchase of a flat in Hov.
Describing his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister as “an incredible achievement”, Sir Keir told BBC 5live: “Angela came from a very humble background, was struggling with all kinds of challenges on the way, and there he is proudly – and I am proud – as our Deputy Minister.”
Saying that the country should be “proud” on Ms. Rener, he said: “There is a great story of British success that we are a country where Angela Rener Our Deputy Prime Minister can be. ,
Sir Keir supports for Ms. Rener comes amidst the continuous criticism of the purchase of £ 800,000 flats in Hov, the conservatives called her to face a moral investigation on matters related to the purchase.
Ms. Rainer, who is also the Housing Secretary, has reported to save £ 40,000 in stamp duty on the flat as she removed her name from the deeds of a family property in her Ashton-under-ane constituency, which means the only property is the owner of which he is the owner.
However, Ms. Rener had earlier also indicated that Greater Manchester Ghar remains her primary residence, according to The Telegraph, her grace in Central London at Admiralty House saved some £ 2,000 in her grace and council tax in favor of the house.
Mail on sunday It was reported that he administered the ownership of his £ 650,000 constituency with a trust by Law firm Shosmiths.
The newspaper suggested that the legal maneuver would be consistent with Ms. Rener, who would place some equity of the house in the trust for its three children, but the Torys questioned whether the move was aimed at avoiding the possible heritage liabilities.
Ms. Rener’s colleagues dismissed the suggestion that the move had to do anything with inheritance tax.
Ms. Rener divorced her husband and is no longer a stake in Greater Manchester’s house, but still considers it her primary residence because her children live there.
Asked if Ms. Rener was a victim of a briefing war, Sir Kir said: “Angela has briefed people against her and has spoken down again and again.
“It is a mistake.”
Toryse has asked the Prime Minister’s Ethics Advisor, Sir Laurie Magnus to investigate whether he has violated the ministerial code.
Tory Party President Kevin Hallinrek said that Ms. Rener should “be clear on the allegations of avoiding tax, whether it is stamp duty, council tax or inheritance tax”.
He originally called Sir Laurie to check that it was reported that Ms. Rainer had paid £ 30,000 stamp duty on the hov assets instead of £ 70,000 as it was only one, but he said that the minister should also look at the Ashton-Under-Lern Trust on the standards.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said: “I think people will appreciate clarity from Angela Rener.
“I do not know the details of the purchase of the house, but that is why people are asking, as they are in my constituency, they are worried about hypocrisy.”
Prior to the 2024 election, the conservatives urged HMRC to investigate Ms. Rener whether they paid enough tax after selling their former council house almost a decade ago.
But it is understood that HMRC looked at the matter at Ms. Rener’s request and concluded that there was no capital profit tax liability.
Earlier on Monday, the official spokesperson of the Prime Minister said that Sir Keir upheld confidence in Ms. Rener.
The spokesperson said: “There is a court order that banns him from providing further information, which he is working immediately on improving the interests of public transparency.”