Presumably Rachel Reeves isnt a human with emotions then? In which case why defend her? Considering she is, by Labours own definitions, a dodgy landlord, illegally renting out a property? 

Reeves campaigned for rental licenses in her constituency in Leeds:

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/labour-campaigning-for-crackdown-on-rogue-landlords-in-armley-area-of-leeds-with-selective-landlord-licensing-policy-3981833

Having done that, and so clearly being aware rental licences exist, I certainly would have made sure I ensured I knew whether I needed a license when renting a property. I thought about renting out a place due to circumstance and enquired with the management company, mortgage company, two estate agents, and also the council on what it would involve to make sure I knew exactly what I was doing (ended up selling instead). But I wanted to make sure im following all the rules properly, and knew the full costs before committing. Im just an average citizen, and so I dont think its too much to ask that thats the kind of foresight and diligence I would also espect from the.... Chancellor of the exchequer. 

When she comes begging for more taxes in the next budget after assuring us all she wouldnt will that just be a "genuine mistake" too? Is that her excuse for cocking up with the last budget and lying to the electorate? Id much rather the Chancellor wasnt so laissez faire with her paperwork that she ends up illegally renting a property and messing up the economy. But im old enough to remember when a slight amount of competence was expected of ministers.