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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 7 MIN

'The timing is extraordinary' - Angela Rayner settles unpaid tax bill

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Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has settled her outstanding £40,000 tax bill with HMRC, completely clearing her legal slate just as a explosive leadership crisis paralyzes Keir Starmer's government. Political commentators have labeled the timing of the tax clearance as "extraordinary", as it systematically removes the single largest obstacle preventing Rayner from launching a formal bid for the Labour Party leadership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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