"No 10 was initially unable to explain why Starmer believed an apology from the chancellor was sufficient. But after a chaotic day, the lettings agency employed by Reeves said it was to blame for not applying for the licence, and apologised for the error. Emails subsequently released by Downing Street between the agency and Reeves's husband, Nicholas Joicey, a senior civil servant, supported this version of events."
"But with Southwark council saying it had no plans to take action against Reeves, her position seemed secure. Starmer confirmed there would be no further action after consulting with his independent adviser on ministerial standards, Laurie Magnus. In a letter to Reeves, he said: I still regard this as a case of an inadvertent failure to secure the appropriate licence, which you have apologised for and are now rectifying I see no need for any further action."
Rachel Reeves faced scrutiny over whether she broke the law by renting out her family home without a council licence after moving into 11 Downing Street. The Conservatives demanded her sacking if an offence had occurred. No 10 initially could not explain why an apology sufficed, but the lettings agency apologised and accepted blame for not applying for the licence. Emails between the agency and Reeves's husband supported that account. Southwark council said it had no plans to take action. After consulting his independent adviser on ministerial standards, Starmer concluded the failure was inadvertent and took no further action.
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