Overview

• Rayner also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party, leaving two top positions at once.
• The inquiry by Sir Laurie Magnus, Downing Street’s ethics adviser, was delivered to Prime Minister Keir Starmer before the announcement.
• Investigators found her conduct fell short of ministerial standards in relation to a property designated as her main residence in Hove.
• Rayner acknowledged the designation reduced stamp duty by about £40,000, said she relied on flawed legal advice, and pledged to repay what is owed.
• The departure is described as a serious setback for Labour at a time of weak polling and broader political strain.