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Political reporter Kate Whannel reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves breached parliamentary rules by failing to meet the deadline for registering gifts, according to the MPs’ watchdog. Reeves voluntarily notified the parliamentary commissioner for standards after omitting tickets from the National Theatre in her list of MPs’ interests within the 28-day requirement.
In a letter to the commissioner, Reeves admitted an oversight in only initially registering the donation in the ministerial register, not the MPs’ register. The commissioner acknowledged Reeves’ apology for the delayed registration and decided to close the inquiry.
The inquiry pertained to two donations from the National Theatre in central London. The first donation included two tickets to a performance and dinner in March 2024 worth £265, while the second donation consisted of four tickets to a performance in December 2024 valued at £276. MPs are obligated to disclose gifts or benefits exceeding £300 within 28 days of receipt.
Reeves explained to the commissioner that the late entry was due to uncertainty surrounding accepting hospitality not clearly tied to her ministerial role or MP capacity. She expressed intentions to consistently record such hospitality on both registers moving forward. The commissioner found Reeves in violation of rule five of the MPs’ code of conduct but deemed the breach inadvertent, suggesting increased vigilance in adhering to regulations could have prevented it
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