According to Sky News, which cited the source, the Minister of Housing and Deputy Labour Party leader communicated the decision in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, released by the Cabinet. Rayner previously admitted to not having paid stamp duty on the purchase of a home, although she argued that it was an unintentional error.

She attributed the oversight to erroneous advice from her legal advisors during the transaction in the coastal city of Hove, in southern England.

Meanwhile, government ethics advisor Laurie Magnus determined that the official violated the ministerial code of conduct by not paying the correct tax.

Analysts believe the departure of Rayner, a key left-wing figure, could weaken Starmer’s authority within the Labour party.

Experts point out that the departure exposes internal tensions within the governing party, just two months after taking power.

The resignation allows the Prime Minister to carry out a ministerial reshuffle that he had put off for weeks, according to local media reports.

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