A Cabinet minister has said it is up to Angela Rayner how she spends her money as criticism continued over her purchase of an £800,000 flat in Hove.The Deputy Prime Minister represents a constituency in Greater Manchester and has a grace and favour flat in Westminster.The Tories have called for her to face an ethics inquiry over the tax affairs relating to the purchase.

A Cabinet minister has said it is up to Angela Rayner how she spends her money as criticism continued over her purchase of an £800,000 flat in Hove.The Deputy Prime Minister represents a constituency in Greater Manchester and has a grace and favour flat in Westminster.The Tories have called for her to face an ethics inquiry over the tax affairs relating to the purchase.