Tag: working-class identity
Angela Rayner resigns amid stamp duty row, igniting debate over class and authenticity
- Date: 7 Sep 2025
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- Author: Ryland Beaumont
Angela Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after questions over stamp duty on a past property deal. She says she relied on mistaken legal advice and denies deliberate wrongdoing. The fallout has reopened an old argument about class, image, and trust in Labour. Supporters call the criticism unfair; opponents say it’s about rules and equal treatment.
