The Prime Minister made a jibe about the police investigation into the Labour deputy leader's former housing situation.

By Katie Harris, Political Reporter

12:17, Wed, May 8, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:26, Wed, May 8, 2024

Rishi Sunak took a swipe at Angela Rayner's police probe as he clashed with Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs today.

The Labour leader took aim at the Prime Minister after the Tories suffered a local election drubbing.

But Mr Sunak replied: "This time last year I reminded him of some advice from his own mentor Tony Blair who had said at the time, he can be as cocky as he likes about local elections but come a general election it's policy that counts.

"One year on from that advice what has he managed? £28bn of tax rises, 70 new business regulations, 30 U-turns and a deputy leader under a police investigation."

But Sir Keir hit back: "Well I'm surprised he brought up a police investigation.

"His record is played two, lost two in relation to police investigations."

It comes as Ms Rayner is facing a police investigation into her living arrangements from a decade ago.

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