Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister resigns, accused of tax evasion

Desk Reports: Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned. She was accused of tax evasion. When Rayner was accused, British Prime Minister Starmer gave her full support. But on Friday, Rayner resigned after admitting the charges against her. An independent commission of inquiry in the country concluded that she failed to meet the ethical standards of a minister. The incident is a fresh blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to a Reuters report. Rainer, 45, is the eighth and most senior minister to resign from Starmer’s party. Angela…

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