Reeves fights on as estate agent takes blame in rent rules breach
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Reeves fights on as estate agent takes blame in rent rules breach
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"Rachel Reeves has taken full responsibility for her failure to get the correct licence to rent her south London property, as crucial new emails were passed to the prime minister and his ethics adviser. With one of the most consequential Budgets in recent history less than a month away, the chancellor has found herself under scrutiny for potentially breaking the law."
"Ms Reeves was thrown a lifeline when her estate agent issued a statement admitting a mistake and apologising. An email from Harvey & Wheeler to Ms Reeves's husband appeared to show the firm had offered to obtain the licence on their behalf. Sir Keir Starmer has told Ms Reeves she will face no further action over her inadvertent failure to obtain a rental licence, even though it was regrettable emails about the arrangement had not been shared with him initially."
The Independent emphasizes coverage across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, prioritizing on-the-ground reporting and investigative work. The outlet avoids paywalls and solicits donations to fund journalists and documentary projects, arguing that quality journalism should be accessible and supported by those who can afford it. Rachel Reeves accepted responsibility for failing to secure the correct licence for her south London rental property after new emails were passed to the prime minister and his ethics adviser. The chancellor faced scrutiny ahead of a consequential Budget but received a lifeline when her estate agent apologised and admitted an oversight. An email from Harvey & Wheeler suggested the firm had offered to obtain the licence on the family's behalf, and Sir Keir Starmer said no further action will be taken despite the delayed disclosure.
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