Angela Rayner’s leadership bid boost as HMRC clear her over tax affairs

• Angela Rayner has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing following an investigation into her tax affairs.
• This development potentially paves the way for a Labour leadership bid, though she stated she would not "trigger" a contest.
• The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne said the investigation into her underpayment of stamp duty had "clipped her wings".
• Rayner denied making any pact with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Sir Keir Starmer.
• She reiterated her commitment to delivering change, stating it was not about personal ambition.

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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs that ‘clipped her wings’