Rachel Reeves Investigation According to Watchdog Parliament standards

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The Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Rachel Reeves, is investigated by the watchman of Parliament standards for allegedly not a gift.

The investigation of the Commissioner of Parliamentary Rules related to a “Register of Interest” ReeetsAccording to an update published on the UK Parliament website on Wednesday afternoon. The probe opened on Tuesday, he added.

The fact of a investigation It does not mean that any rule has been violated, but a potential breach of the rules is being investigated.

A person close to Reeves said that research related to the National Theater tickets received in December and was later registered in the MPS interest registry.

The Registry details any financial interest that a deputy or any benefit they receive, and “Members must register any change to their registered interests within 28 days”, according to the Parliament website.

The registration of the deputies shows that Reeves received four tickets for herself and for three family members on December 27, who were equipped by the National Theater and worth £ 276. The gift was recorded on March 27.

The tickets were registered, however, in the Ministers’ interest register, said the person close to the Chancellor, adding that he had referred to the parliamentary commissioner to obtain rules.

A spokesman for Reeves said, “The Chancellor’s interests are completely declared and updated.”