Shadow chancellor Angela Rayner has come under fire after it was revealed that she had underpaid stamp duty on her £800,000 seaside flat in Hove. The Labour MP had initially proposed a bill to reform stamp duty, but now faces scrutiny for her own handling of the tax.

According to tax experts, Rayner may have saved thousands of pounds by undervaluing the property and paying less stamp duty than required. This revelation has sparked outrage among critics, who accuse Rayner of hypocrisy and taking advantage of the system she sought to change.

In her full statement on the matter, Rayner admitted to the underpayment and vowed to rectify the situation by paying the remaining stamp duty owed. She acknowledged her mistake and apologized for any wrongdoing, but the damage to her reputation has already been done.

The incident has raised questions about the integrity of politicians and their handling of taxes. As Rayner faces backlash and scrutiny, the public is left wondering whether those in power are truly held accountable for their actions.