What's happened
UK politicians Angela Rayner and Esther McVey face scrutiny over their tax affairs and expenses, respectively. Rayner denies owing tax on the sale of her home, while McVey has charged taxpayers for renting a flat despite her husband owning a nearby property.
Why it matters
The scrutiny of Angela Rayner and Esther McVey raises questions about transparency and accountability among UK politicians. The allegations could impact public trust in elected officials and highlight the need for greater oversight of politicians' financial dealings.
What the papers say
The Guardian and The Independent report on Esther McVey's expenses, highlighting the discrepancy between her role as a government minister tasked with identifying wasteful spending and her own expenses claims. The Mirror and BBC News cover Angela Rayner's denial of owing tax on the sale of her home, following claims raised in a biography by Lord Ashcroft.
How we got here
Angela Rayner faced allegations regarding capital gains tax on the 2015 sale of her property in Stockport, while Esther McVey has been accused of claiming tens of thousands of pounds in expenses to rent a flat in London despite her husband owning a property nearby. The expenses scandal in 2009 led to changes in rules preventing MPs from claiming mortgage payments from taxpayers.
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