Manchester police reviewing Angela Rayner council house claims

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The authorities are currently investigating allegations that Angela Rayner may have violated electoral regulations during the early 2010s while residing within the vicinity of two council residences in Stockport.

The police announced on Monday that a detective chief inspector had been appointed to review the case, following Ms Rayner's recent allegations about the Conservative party's attempt to defame her and her claim that the uproar surrounding her tax matters was fabricated.

Initially, the police mentioned that Ms Rayner would not be looked into for allegedly lying about her living situation for the electoral roll. However, they have since informed deputy Tory party chairman James Daly, via a letter, that they will be re-evaluating the situation. This information was reported by the Times.

According to Mr. Daly, who represents Bury North, the authorities in Greater Manchester have not made sufficient efforts to investigate the allegations that the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party may have engaged in unlawful conduct.

Former Conservative party deputy chairman, Lord Ashcroft, kickstarted the inquiry by asserting in his book Red Queen? The Unauthorised Biography of Angela Rayner that she neglected to accurately disclose her primary residency. This prompted speculation that Ms Rayner may have to pay capital gains tax for the sale of her home.

Angela Rayner, who is the current Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, was featured in a recent news article (accredited to PA).

According to the regulations set by the government, occupants can avail the opportunity to purchase their council residence by utilizing the right-to-buy scheme, given that it serves as their primary dwelling place or the only home they possess.

According to guidelines from HMRC, wedded couples or partners in civil union may solely designate a solitary property as their main dwelling.

At the beginning of this month, the Greater Manchester Police declared that Ms Rayner had not broken any laws. This came after Mr Daly had requested an investigation into whether or not she had provided inaccurate information.

The Times newspaper reported that Cheryl Hughes, who holds the position of a detective chief inspector at Greater Manchester police, sent a letter to Mr Daly on Monday. In his letter, Mr Daly expressed his concern over the lack of investigation into the issues he raised in his initial complaints to GMP on February 25th about Angela Rayner MP.

"After receiving your letter dated March 13, 2024, I have been asked to look into the situation you described and reconsider our decision regarding an investigation. I will let you know the result of my review."

The Labour member of parliament firmly supported her behavior and asserted that there was nothing illegal about it.

During an interview with BBC Newsnight, she expressed that she did not break any rules. The Conservatives attempted to create a police investigation imputing to her. However, she sought guidance from a financial advisor, who informed her that no capital gains tax was required. The story is unworthy of being reported, as it was created solely to defame her.

According to Ms Rayner, she and her husband lived separately during the initial five-year period of their marriage which commenced in 2010 and ended in 2015.

Request has been made to the Greater Manchester police for their statement.