"The chancellor rightly acted with urgency on this matter. She has set out that it was an inadvertent mistake and as soon as it was brought to her attention took immediate action, applying for the licence and speaking to the independent adviser on ministerial standards. She made the prime minister aware of this issue at the earliest opportunity, at which point he immediately sought advice from the independent adviser."
"The Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride told Sky News the Chancellor's position is "not tenable" and a "proper investigation" must be started. Stride said there was a "quick exchange of letters last night" which is not "appropriate" even though Starmer insists there is "integrity and dignity in office." Stride added, "I don't think it's good enough simply to try and brush it under the carpet in the way that he is."
Keir Starmer continues to have confidence in Rachel Reeves despite an inadvertent breach of housing law. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Reeves acted with urgency to amend her mistake and no further action is required. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride demanded a proper investigation and said Reeves's position was not tenable, criticizing a quick exchange of letters as inappropriate. Starmer's spokesperson said there can be a sufficient resolution under the ministerial code and that Reeves applied for a licence, spoke to the independent adviser, and apologised. The independent adviser advised that further investigation was unnecessary given rapid corrective action. Downing Street faces accusations of a stitch-up.
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