Angela Rayner could learn today whether she will be sacked for not paying enough tax as she awaits the outcome of a report by Sir Keir Starmers ethics adviser.
Sir Laurie Magnus is expected to soon deliver his verdict on the Deputy Prime Ministers property dealings after Ms Rayner admitted underpaying stamp duty on a £800,000 property in Hove.
The Prime Minister refused to rule out sacking his number two yesterday and insisted he would act on the findings from Sir Laurie.
Ms Rayner made her mea culpa in an emotional interview with Sky News on Wednesday in which she laid the blame for her troubles on her lawyers.
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Rayner on the brink as Starmer hints he is ready to sack her
Angela Rayner is facing a moment of truth as soon as today with Keir Starmer's sleaze adviser preparing to give his verdict on her property dealings.
Sir Laurie Magnus could deliver his report on the deputy PM after furious lawyers accused her of trying to make them 'scapegoats' for her underpaying tens of thousands of pounds in stamp duty.
Ms Rayner's hold on her job is looking increasingly tenuous after Sir Keir refused to rule out sacking her yesterday, insisting he would 'act' on the findings from Sir Laurie.
The situation is particularly difficult for the PM as while he can remove Ms Rayner from Cabinet, she has a separate elected mandate as Labour's deputy leader.
Senior figures have been rallying around Ms Rayner since her extraordinary admission that she had failed to pay enough stamp duty, suggesting she is being persecuted for her working class background.
Angela Rayner's future could be decided TODAY
Good morning and welcome to the Daily Mail's live coverage as Angela Rayner awaits the verdict of Keir Starmer's ethics adviser into her tax affairs.
The Deputy Prime Minister admitted this week she had not paid enough stamp duty on a £800,000 property she purchased in Hove earlier this year.
The Prime Minister has been urged to sack Ms Rayner, who has previously called for the resignations of Conservative MPs for tax avoidance, while some allies have rallied around her.
Ms Rayner referred herself to Sir Laurie Magnus, who is investigating whether she broke the ministerial code, following her admission.
His verdict could be delivered today and may present Keir Starmer with a huge decision as he ultimately makes the final determination on Ms Rayner's future.
Stick with us for live updates throughout the day plus all the reaction if the report is later released.
