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Chancellor Rachel Reeves Faces Investigation Over Unlicensed Rental

10/30/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves rented her family home in Dulwich without a required licence after moving to Downing Street.
She referred herself to the independent ethics adviser after admitting the error to the Prime Minister.
Southwark Council requires a 'selective' licence for private landlords, which Reeves did not obtain.
Kemi Badenoch, Tory leader, called for a full investigation.
Landlords criticized Reeves for raising stamp duty on buy-to-let homes.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves rented her family home in Dulwich without a required licence after moving to Downing Street.
She referred herself to the independent ethics adviser after admitting the error to the Prime Minister.
Southwark Council requires a 'selective' licence for private landlords, which Reeves did not obtain.
Kemi Badenoch, Tory leader, called for a full investigation.
Landlords criticized Reeves for raising stamp duty on buy-to-let homes.