Lady in red Angela Rayner on the campaign trail despite 'two homes' row police ... trends now
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Despite having a police investigation into the 'two homes' row hanging over her, Angela Rayner could not have been more conspicuous as the General Election campaign kicked off yesterday.
Greater Manchester Police is understood to be investigating potential breaches of electoral law, a failure to pay capital gains tax and whether a single-occupancy council tax discount was falsely claimed by Sir Keir Starmer's deputy.
Chief Constable Stephen Watson last week insisted his officers would examine the claims being made against her 'fairly, impartially' and 'go where the evidence leads us'.
Legal experts say there is no reason for police to pause the probe now campaigning has begun, meaning she – and Labour – could face weeks of uncertainty.
Nevertheless, Sir Keir began his campaign trail yesterday flanked by Ms Rayner dressed all in red for an event at Gillingham Football Club in Kent.
Despite having a police investigation into the 'two homes' row hanging over her, Angela Rayner could not have been more conspicuous as the General Election campaign kicked off yesterday
Sir Keir began his campaign trail yesterday flanked by Ms Rayner dressed all in red for an event at Gillingham Football Club in Kent
Ms Rayner, in her role as Shadow Housing Secretary, is also the face of Labour's landmark house building policy. Pictured: The leaders with Labour councillor for Gillingham & Rainham, Naushabah Khan (right)
Ms Rayner, in her role as Shadow Housing Secretary, is also the face of Labour's landmark house building policy.
Police were asked to investigate by Conservative
