Reeves inadvertently breached rules on gifts, says MPs' watchdog

The MPs' watchdog has found that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, inadvertently breached the rules on registering gifts. The watchdog reported that Sunak failed to register free tickets from the National Theatre within the required 28-day deadline. The issue came to light during an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The commissioner concluded that Sunak's failure to register the tickets on time was due to an administrative oversight and not an intentional breach of the rules. The commissioner's report stated that Sunak had cooperated fully with the investigation and taken steps to ensure such oversights do not happen again in the future. The report also noted that Sunak had since properly registered the tickets and that no further action was necessary. The findings underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in public office, with the watchdog emphasizing the need for elected officials to adhere to the established rules and regulations governing the acceptance of gifts and benefits.