Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairs

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC over her tax affairs, she has told the Guardian newspaper.

In an interview, published on Thursday, Rayner told the paper she's been "bruised" by the experience.

At the time, the prime minister's ethics adviser said Rayner "acted with integrity" but had breached the ministerial code. He said she did get legal advice when buying the property, but failed to seek further expert tax advice as recommended.

Rayner is seen as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as he battles to save his premiership following the Labour Party's disastrous local election results.