Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner is facing renewed scrutiny over property ownership, sparking a political row. Allies fiercely defended her after Conservative MP James Cleverly criticized her purchase of a third property in Hove, East Sussex, as "some brass neck." This follows recent revelations that the public effectively footed a portion of Rayner's tax bill related to a grace-and-favour home previously offered by the government.
The latest acquisition, a property purchased for an undisclosed sum, adds to the ongoing debate about politicians' housing arrangements. Rayner's team insists the purchase was legitimate and transparent, dismissing accusations of hypocrisy.
The controversy comes as council tax rates are under pressure, impacting households across the UK. This timing has amplified criticism, with many questioning the optics of a senior politician acquiring additional property. The debate highlights the ongoing public interest in the financial affairs of elected officials.
