Tag: Angela Rayner
Angela Rayner resignation puts class double standards and the ministerial code under the spotlight
Angela Rayner resigned after admitting she underpaid stamp duty, a breach of the ministerial code. She self-reported, cooperated with checks, and quit—prompting a debate about class, fairness, and standards in public life. Supporters call it accountability done right. Critics say her treatment exposes Britain’s enduring snobbery toward working-class voices in power.