Angela Rayner - 3 homes now

I'm not sure it matters where she lives, London, Brighton or Manchester, the press will be after her until the next story crops up. I don't like that at all, but the addresses are probably as safe as each other, and the Brighton police will be just as vigilant as police elsewhere.

I think she could probably chill out and blow away the cobwebs better in Brighton; view of the sea etc., but that's just my choice speaking.

She won't need to worry about late night sittings on Fridays though because didn't the boss tell us he always clocks off at 5 pm to get home? So a relaxing weekend on the coast would be nice.
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However much people may dislike a politician, is it right and decent that the media puts their life in danger?

PaynesGrey sadly I don’t think the media cares one jot about ruining lives and putting lives in danger.

They’ve proved that time and time again over the years.

As for anyone else paying her mortgage for her, that is pure speculation.

I don't think Angela's on her uppers, so I'm not going to worry about whether or not she can afford the mortgage. She will also be able to claim expenses to pay for a flat in London or hotel expenses after a late night sitting.

Rosie51

^The going rate for MPs from outside London for accommodation in London seems to be about £30,000 per annum.^ Good grief! No wonder ordinary Londoners on ordinary wages can't afford the rents, my grandchild amongst them. They'll be living in cramped family homes for years.

As one Niece and 1 DGS have found out to their cost. No one offered them expenses. Maybe they should have gone in for politics instead of the NHS.

PaynesGrey wrong. The new rules on severance pay are not yet implemented and take effect from October!!
You couldn’t make it up …..

ronib

foxie48 Angela Rayner will receive an amount on leaving office. Let’s hope it covers her tax bill.
As for not paying her mortgage, this is a flight of fancy on your part. Wait and see. She has rich and powerful friends.
Do you remember the time politicians served the people, instead of themselves? Or was that an illusion too?

Wrong. Rayner will not receive an amount on leaving office. Generally, a lump sum, equivalent of one quarter of the annual ministerial salary, is payable when a minister stops holding office. A departing minister would herefore receive severance pay of £16,876. But ministers leaving office after a breach of the Ministerial Code forgo severance pay.

As for anyone else paying her mortgage for her, that is pure speculation.

Would she want to continue living there? The gutter press have revealed her address and the place has already been vandalised externally. She won't be safe there. Starmer's property was subject to an arson attack earlier this year.

However much people may dislike a politician, is it right and decent that the media puts their life in danger?

escaped

If she likes Brighton, and feels she is comfortable there, then I would live in the flat and commute. It's what lots of people do.

Or rent in London on expenses and let the Brighton flat to provide additional income.

That would be the savvy thing to do.

If she likes Brighton, and feels she is comfortable there, then I would live in the flat and commute. It's what lots of people do.

The going rate for MPs from outside London for accommodation in London seems to be about £30,000 per annum. Good grief! No wonder ordinary Londoners on ordinary wages can't afford the rents, my grandchild amongst them. They'll be living in cramped family homes for years.

Mollygo

Where exactly will she live? Is the flat in Hove her only house now?

It's the only home where her name is on the title deeds, so it is her only home. She stays in the "trust" home when she goes to Ashton.

I looked her up on IPSA. She was paying rent on accommodation in London until December 2024 and claiming the rent on expenses.

I don't know whether she stopped paying rent in December 2024 or whether the details haven't yet been filed. Has she only had the "grace and favour" flat since December 2024 or did she have to pay rent on it? I have no idea, but she will legitimately be able to claim expenses for accommodation in London. The going rate for MPs from outside London for accommodation in London seems to be about £30,000 per annum.

Where exactly will she live? Is the flat in Hove her only house now?

Presumably AR will now lose her "grace and favour" apartment in London. I guess that means that she will now be able to rent somewhere in London with expenses paid.

Would anyone care if she were a man? Doubt it

Would any of this have happened if she were a man? Doubt it!

That was meant for Oreo

Try reading my post again.

Iam64

No surprise that I agree with Roxie,s comments . She’s human like we are, imagine how she must be feeling this weekend.

When was this golden age when politicians were saints ?

They weren't saints but there was less publicity and no social media!

I do believe that AR may still have some kind of relationship with Sam Tarry who has received significant sums from government. And so it drags on.

ronib

I have no pleasure from reading about this government. But I do try and keep some sense of reality. foxie48

Same here.
She isn’t going to be joining the queue for social housing anytime soon.
She will have an MP’s salary.
Would anyone care if she were a man? Doubt it.

I have no pleasure from reading about this government. But I do try and keep some sense of reality. foxie48

"this is a flight of fancy" no not at all, just a human reaction to someone's distress. I'm not someone who goes in for schadenfreude even towards those I dislike or distrust. Just the way I am!

Foxie ! Predictive text so sneaky

No surprise that I agree with Roxie,s comments . She’s human like we are, imagine how she must be feeling this weekend.

When was this golden age when politicians were saints ?

foxie48 Angela Rayner will receive an amount on leaving office. Let’s hope it covers her tax bill.
As for not paying her mortgage, this is a flight of fancy on your part. Wait and see. She has rich and powerful friends.
Do you remember the time politicians served the people, instead of themselves? Or was that an illusion too?

She'll bear the brunt financially too. Losing the salary that goes with the ministerial job might mean she can no longer pay her mortgage. She might have to sell, losing all of the stamp duty and costs buying the flat and selling for less than she paid. I feel sorry for her as she'll also lose her grace and favour home.
I sincerely hope people leave her alone now. David Warburton, who resigned after a scandal was found dead last week. We should remember these people are humans, they may be flawed and you might not like them but there should be limits to the abuse they receive in the media.

But then this thread wouldnt reach 1000 comments! (Not that I'm encouraging that! 🤣)

Personally, I think enough has been said to get the full picture. Anyway, several people on here came close to the truth days ago. The speed with which the investigation declared the overriding issue that AR cannot be considered to have met the 'highest possible standards of proper conduct serves to show how evident her mistake was. No arguing, no excuses.

I'm glad it's the weekend and that this will all die down a bit for the sake of her family. Sadly she will bear the brunt of it forever in her working life, but for the rest I think she should be left alone.