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Chancellor Reeves Avoids Ethics Investigation Amid Budget Claims

12/5/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not face an ethics investigation over claims she misled the public about the UK's finances before the Budget.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, accused Reeves of overstating a £20 billion black hole, a claim later disputed.
Sir Laurie Magnus, independent adviser on ministerial standards, said he lacks the remit to investigate.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not face an ethics investigation over claims she misled the public about the UK's finances before the Budget.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, accused Reeves of overstating a £20 billion black hole, a claim later disputed.
Sir Laurie Magnus, independent adviser on ministerial standards, said he lacks the remit to investigate.