TEARFUL Angela Rayner today finally admitted underpaying tax on her second home - leaving her political career hanging by a thread.
The Deputy PM has referred herself to the No10 sleaze watchdog and revealed she considered quitting amid the scandal.
Ms Rayner admitted not paying enough stamp duty - but says the expert advice she received was inaccurate because of confusion over her son's trust.
Sir Keir Starmer's right-hand woman now faces a hefty stamp duty bill on her new £800,000 seaside home in Hove.
And her political career hangs in the balance if ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus finds she breached the ministerial code.
After days being tight-lipped over the row, Ms Rayner finally opened up on her tax affairs in an emotionally-charged interview.
She was asked about accusations s