Keir Starmer Condemns 'Appalling' Attack On Angela Rayner's Home

Angela Rayner is in hot water right now after admitting she underpaid on stamp duty on her second property.Keir Starmer has condemned the abusive vandalism on Angela Rayner’s home after graffiti slamming the deputy prime minister over her tax affairs emerged overnight.Rayner is in the spotlight after she admitted to underpaying stamp duty on her new flat in Hove by £40,000 on Wednesday, by claiming it to be her primary residence instead of her second.She claims she made this mistake based on legal advice, but there are now calls for her to resign.The deputy PM – who also works as the housing secretary – has referred herself to the independent ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus who is investigating any potential wrongdoing.Hours after Rayner’s confession, graffiti was daubed on a white wall outside her new home in Hove calling her a “tax evader” and a “bitch”.Across the road, the words “tax evader Rayner” and “Rayner tax avoidance” have been written on some construction chipboard.Starmer’s spokesperson slammed the abuse, saying: “The prime minister condemns this vandalism in the strongest possible terms.“Whatever scrutiny our parliamentarians may face it is appalling that they should be targeted in this way.”Rayner’s own representative also spoke out against the graffiti earlier this morning.In a statement, they said: “This vandalism to residents’ homes is totally unjustifiable and beyond the pale.“Neither Angela nor her neighbours deserve to be subjected to harassment and intimidation.“It will rightly be a matter for the police to take action as they deem appropriate.”Rayner’s political fate lies in the hands of Sir Laurie Magnus right now, with all of Westminster waiting to see if her career will survive this crisis.The cabinet is standing by her so far, with the prime minister insisting that he has full confidence in her.🚨 Graffiti calling Angela Rayner a "tax evader" and a "b****" has appeared outside her Hove flat this morning.Images from the PA news agency. pic.twitter.com/v6HlYLPBw6— Ben Bloch (@realBenBloch) September 4, 2025Related...Why Angela Rayner's Political Survival Now Rests In The Hands Of 1 ManAngela Rayner Has Admitted She Didn't Pay Enough Tax. Here's Why This Is Such A Big DealWhy Are Some People Suddenly So Concerned About Angela Rayner's 'Primary Residence'?

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