The Conservatives have called for an investigation after Rachel Reeves put her family home up for rent without obtaining the necessary licence.

The Daily Mail reported that the chancellor rented her family home in Dulwich when she moved into Number 11 Downing Street, but was unaware she had to obtain a licence to do so.

Some London boroughs require private landlords to obtain a specific kind of licence if they are putting their property up for rent - including Southwark Council, where Ms Reeves' home is listed.

The newspaper said Ms Reeves had now applied for a licence.

A spokesperson for Ms Reeves said: "Since becoming chancellor, Rachel Reeves has rented out her family home through a lettings agency.

"She had not been made aware of the licensing requirement, but as soon as it was br

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