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Chancellor Rachel Reeves Under Investigation Over Late Declaration of Theatre Tickets

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is probing whether Reeves breached the 28-day rule for MPs' financial interest declarations after self-reporting an administrative error.

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Overview

  • Rachel Reeves is being investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for late registration of four theatre tickets worth £276 gifted to her by the National Theatre in December 2024.
  • The tickets were declared on time in her ministerial register but were not added to the MPs' register until March 2025, exceeding the 28-day reporting deadline required by parliamentary rules.
  • Reeves referred herself to the commissioner, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight, and her spokesperson stated that her interests are now fully up to date.
  • The investigation does not imply wrongdoing but could result in an apology or further sanctions if the commissioner finds a breach of the rules.
  • This inquiry follows earlier criticism of Reeves for accepting free concert tickets, which prompted her to pledge not to accept similar hospitality in the future.