Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted she did not pay enough tax on her second home, and has referred herself to the adviser on the ministerial code.
The senior Labour figure said underpaying stamp duty on the £800,000 seaside flat in Hove was an "error" that she "deeply regrets".
Rayner, who is also the housing secretary, said she has been "in shock" and "devastated" over the fallout and that she had spoken to her family about quitting.
Also on the Evening News:
Chinese President Xi Jinping has described his country’s rise as ‘unstoppable’ during a major military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Showcasing China’s military strength, a selection of weaponry was on show during the parade, including hypersonic missiles and underwater drones – some displayed for the first time.
A new intercontinental ballistic missile, the DF-61- was unveiled, a weapon that could carry nuclear warheads to a distant target
Following the parade, Putin and Kim met for bilateral talks with Beijing.
Speaking to journalists as the meeting began, Russia’s president praised the bravery and heroism of North Korean soldiers who have fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine.
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