Angela Rayner Welcomes Partner Sam Tarry to Her New Seaside Home After Stepping Down as Deputy PM Amid Stamp Duty Controversy

Published on October 11, 2025 at 08:57 PM
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Political Editor, Jack Elsom, reports from the Reform UK conference following the shocking resignation of Rayner.

ANGELA Rayner has welcomed her partner Sam Tarry into her new seaside residence, just weeks after stepping down as Deputy Prime Minister due to the stamp duty controversy.

She was spotted leaving her home in Hove shortly after her former MP boyfriend exited while holding a set of keys.

Angela Rayner departing her flat in Hove.Angela Rayner has moved her partner Sam Tarry into her new seaside property, seen leaving the £800,000 residence. Sam Tarry exiting a seaside flat in Hove.Tarry has been in an on-and-off relationship with Ms. Rayner since 2022, seen leaving her home while holding keys.

This development follows his departure from a nearby residence, aided by her taxpayer-funded security detail.

A source commented: “Angela and Sam appear to be taking a significant step in their relationship.

“They have been spending considerable time together lately, and it now seems they have moved in together.”

Former MP Mr. Tarry, who lost his Ilford South seat in last year’s general election, has had a fluctuating relationship with Ms. Rayner since 2022.

The 44-year-old father of two, who is separated from his wife, was seen wearing a grey and white camouflage cap, jacket, and jeans as he exited Ms. Rayner’s residence on Thursday morning.

Ms. Rayner, a mother of three, aged 45, departed shortly before him accompanied by a close protection officer.

This comes after it was revealed that she had neglected to pay £40,000 in stamp duty on her Hove property.

The Sun on Sunday reported in August that she had purchased the apartment, leading to her gaining the nickname

Ms. Rayner already had a grace-and-favour flat at Admiralty House in London’s Whitehall and was also registered at her family home in her constituency of Ashton-under-Lyne.

She later when acquiring the Hove property, which resulted in her underpaying stamp duty by £40,000.

However, Sir Laurie Magnus, the Prime Minister’s Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards, concluded that she had violated the ministerial code by underreporting her tax obligations.

Outrage grows as scandal-plagued Angela Rayner utilizes a BMW YOU funded to transport her partner just THREE WEEKS after resigning as Deputy PM.
The Sun newspaper front page with the headline "ANGELA SPLASHES OUT Deputy PM buys THIRD home for more than £700k" and a photo of Angela Rayner on an inflatable kayak.The Sun on Sunday revealed in August that Angela had acquired the apartment, earning her the moniker ‘Three Pads Rayner’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Angela Rayner resign as Deputy PM?

Angela Rayner resigned due to a scandal involving her failure to pay £40,000 in stamp duty on her property in Hove.

Who is Sam Tarry?

Sam Tarry is a former MP who was in an on-and-off relationship with Angela Rayner since 2022.

What controversy is surrounding Angela Rayner currently?

Angela Rayner is facing criticism for using taxpayer-funded resources for personal purposes, especially after moving her partner into her new home shortly after resigning.

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