News Headlines | Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Labour MP Angela Rayner announced that HMRC has cleared her of any deliberate wrongdoing in the investigation of her stamp‑duty underpayment, which previously forced her to resign from the government. In a statement she said she is “relieved” and can now “get on with my job,” emphasizing that she acted in good faith on expert advice, paid the correct tax and fully cooperated with the tax authority. While she did not rule out a future Labour leadership bid, Rayner stressed she would not “trigger” a contest and remains focused on helping deliver change rather than pursuing personal ambition. Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0514/1573271-angela-rayner/ #AngelaRayner #HMRC #Labour #DowningStreet #Ashton_under_Lyne #KeirStarmer #PrimeMinister #PA #UK