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Sir Keir reiterated his strong backing for his deputy as he faced a fresh TV grilling in the weeks-long row over Ms Rayner's past living arrangements.
Amid an ongoing investigation into her past living arrangements, Martin Bowen said his daughter 'flitted' between her former council house and her then-husband's property a mile away.
Police are investigating 'tax matters and other issues' in connection with Ms Rayner's housing affairs.
Labour's deputy leader has been dogged by questions over her living arrangements before she was an MP.
Shabana Mahmood, the shadow justice secretary, defended the Labour leader but dodged questions about why Sir Keir had still not seen his deputy's legal advice.