Reeves says she was ‘never questioned’ over HBOS expenses

Rachel Reeves has defended herself from claims she was investigated over her expenses while working at a bank between 2006 and 2009 (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has defended herself from claims she was the subject of an investigation into her expenses while working at a retail bank, saying she was “never questioned” on the issue.

In her first comments since the BBC reported she had been subject to an investigation while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), the Chancellor said: “No-one ever raised any concerns about my expenses.”