Angela Rayner launches bid for Number 10: Says she has been cleared by HMRC as she pays £40,000 stamp duty to pave way for leadership challenge and has made no deal with Andy Burnham

Angela Rayner has launched a bid for Number 10 and paid £40,000 in stamp duty, clearing her way after being cleared by HMRC. She claims to have made no deal with Andy Burnham. The move paves the way for a leadership challenge.