Angela Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, housing secretary, and deputy leader of the Labour Party after a ministerial code breach for underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty on a seaside flat in Hove.
Rayner took full responsibility, stating she did not intend to evade taxes but failed to seek specialist advice.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed sadness over her departure, affirming she would remain a major Labour figure.
This resignation triggered a government reshuffle with David Lammy appointed Deputy PM and Justice Secretary, Yvette Cooper moved to Foreign Secretary, and Shabana Mahmood becoming Home Secretary.
The scandal drew criticism from opposition leaders, accusing Starmer's government of weak leadership.
Rayner is also set to receive a taxpayer-funded compensation equivalent to three months of ministerial salary, provoking further controversy and calls for the payment to be rescinded.
The incident has spotlighted ethical scrutiny over ministers' tax affairs and government accountability.
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