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Sir Keir Starmer, dismissing calls for an investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ actions, after she admitted to breaking housing rules by not obtaining a required rental license for her family home in London. In her apology letter to the Prime Minister, Reeves acknowledged her “inadvertent error” and expressed her apologies sincerely. The Prime Minister, after consulting with his independent ethics adviser, decided not to proceed with an investigation, stating that he is glad the matter can be resolved.
The Conservative party has demanded an investigation into Reeves’ actions and called for her dismissal. The exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Reeves revealed that they had a meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss the issue, which was initially reported by the Daily Mail. Reeves explained to Sir Keir that she was unaware of the need for a rental license for her Southwark home after moving into Downing Street last year but took immediate action upon learning about it.
Reeves’ family home was put up for rent for £3,200 a month after Labour won the election in July 2024. The property is located in an area where Southwark Council mandates private landlords to possess a selective license. While Reeves’ allies concede that she should have obtained the license, they assert that the estate agents assured her they would advise her if it was necessary. The council’s website warns that landlords can face prosecution or fines for failing to obtain the required license.
If Southwark Council takes the matter to court, Reeves or her letting agent could potentially face an unlimited fine. These revelations come at an inconvenient time for Reeves as she prepares for the upcoming Budget amidst speculations about potential deviations from the government’s manifesto commitments. Both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have criticized Reeves, with calls for her resignation and accusations of breaking the law and ministerial code
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