Overview

• Rachel Reeves initially stated she would not release her tax return, citing a lack of precedent for chancellors and prime ministers to do so.
• Hours later, the Treasury confirmed Reeves would publish her tax details, aligning with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to do the same.
• Keir Starmer, who previously released his tax returns as leader of the opposition, plans to continue this practice as Prime Minister.
• Former officials, including Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, disclosed their tax affairs while in government, setting a recent precedent for transparency.
• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have both declined to commit to releasing their tax returns.