Rachel Reeves investigated over free theatre tickets in blow to Labour on eve of elections
Rachel Reeves being investigated by Parliamentary standards watchdog (Image: Getty)
Rachel Reeves is being investigated by Parliament’s standards watchdog after failing to declare on time that she received free theatre tickets. The Chancellor attended an event at the National Theatre over Christmas but did not add the donation to the MPs’ register of interests within the specified timeframe.
Ms Reeves did declare the trip on her ministerial register on time, which is separate from the MPs’ register. The parliamentary code of conduct states that MPs must register their financial interests and update any changes within 28 days.
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A spokesman for Ms Reeves said: “The chancellor’s interests are fully declared and up to date.”
Ms Reeves’ register of interests show that on 27 December 2024 she received four tickets to the National Theatre with an estimated value of £276. She registered the donation on 27 March 2025.
Last month Ms Reeves defended accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert.
Ms Reeves said she attended the concert with a family member.
“I do now have security which means it’s not as easy as it would have been in the past to just sit in a concert,” she said.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tightened rules on ministers accepting gifts and hospitality in November after he and a number of cabinet ministers faced criticism over donations.
