Rachel Jane Reeves (born 13 February 1979) is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

Rachel Reeves, a British politician and economist, is the Labour Party's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2021. Elected as MP for Leeds West in 2010, she held significant positions in Ed Miliband's Shadow Cabinet.

Rachel Jane Reeves (born 13 February 1979) is a British politician who has been the Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2024. [1] She is a member of the Labour Party. She has been the Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

Jan 15, 2025 · In July 2024, Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer. As Britain's chief financial minister, she is responsible for the UK's economy and growth. A member of the Labour Party,...

Jan 13, 2025 · But for Reeves, sorrows have come not as single spies but as battalions. Economic growth – on which she staked her reputation – is flatlining and UK bond yields are rising. Business and consumer confidence have plummeted.

Nov 20, 2024 · Chancellor Rachel Reeves's CV came under the spotlight at Prime Minister's Questions, following claims she had embellished some of her past achievements. Reeves has previously said she worked...

Jan 14, 2025 · Rachel Reeves admitted that a tweet that described her as “boring, snoring” during a TV appearance left her feeling slightly humiliated.

Jul 5, 2024 · Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Rachel Reeves became Chancellor of the Exchequer on 5 July 2024, upon her appointment by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election. She succeeded Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt, and became the first woman to hold the office of Chancellor in its 708-year history. [1]

Oct 29, 2024 · On both sides of the Atlantic, taxing carry at a higher rate has been a topic touted by many a politician over the years. We’ll soon find out the extent to which the industry’s lobbying of UK chancellor Rachel Reeves for little or no change …