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Chancellor Reeves Under Fire for Renting Without License

11/3/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny for renting her South London home without a required council licence.
Two letting agencies warned Reeves about the licensing requirement.
The agency managing her property admitted it failed to apply for the licence, attributing the oversight to staff changes.
Southwark Council stated it would not take action against Reeves, despite the potential penalties for unlicensed landlords.

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Story summary

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny for renting her South London home without a required council licence.
Two letting agencies warned Reeves about the licensing requirement.
The agency managing her property admitted it failed to apply for the licence, attributing the oversight to staff changes.
Southwark Council stated it would not take action against Reeves, despite the potential penalties for unlicensed landlords.