UK Deputy Prime Minister embroiled in tax scandal, impacting Labour Party power dynamics

Jin10 data reported on September 3rd that UK Deputy Prime Minister Rayner admitted to underpaying taxes when purchasing a property and stated that she has proactively reported the matter to the government’s ethics oversight body. This is another significant setback for the Labour government led by Starmer, which could have far-reaching implications for the party's future leadership landscape. The incident has raised serious questions about Rayner's political future, as she has been seen as a potential successor to Starmer. Previous media reports indicated that Rayner allegedly underpaid stamp duty by as much as £40,000 when she purchased a property for £800,000 in the town of Hove in southern England. On Wednesday, Rayner admitted in a media interview that the relevant accusations were true. In a statement, she expressed her "deep regret" over the mistake and has voluntarily requested a review from the Prime Minister’s adviser on ethical matters.