‘I don’t have my rod licence either’ admits Angela Rayner

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is under even more pressure today after revealing that not only did she underpay on stamp duty, but she also doesn’t have a rod licence either. 

Rayner admitted to not paying enough stamp duty on her £800,000 property in Hove during an interview with Sky News, though she insists not having a rod licence is much worse. 

“I really think we should be concentrating on the rod licence thing rather than the stamp duty,” said Rayner, clutching a massive trout. 

“I was speaking to David Lammy earlier, and we both agreed it was unforgivable. I know people are angry about the stamp duty situation, but I felt that it was imperative to refer myself to the Environment Agency first. In my opinion, that’s a much bigger abuse of power. I feel sick even thinking about it. 

“Sure, I may have avoided £40,000 in tax, but those poor fish were caught without the necessary paperwork. That’s the real crime when you think about it. If I were you, I’d completely forget about the flat in Hove and focus entirely on the lack of a rod licence instead.

“I’d like to take this moment to apologise to my party, the Prime Minister, but most of all, you the British public. I can guarantee that I will never, ever go fishing illegally again. 

“Okay, great. That should smooth everything over.”

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