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.

1 day ago · Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits. 5 hrs ago. Business. 5 hrs ago. What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

1 day ago · The government supports a third runway at Heathrow, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. Ms Reeves said the expansion of Europe's busiest airport was "badly needed" to connect the UK to the ...

1 day ago · Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to fight for growth and say that Britain “can do so much better” this morning, as a cabinet minister said the UK “can’t afford” to not build runways.

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]

Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer on 5 July 2024. She was elected as the MP for Leeds West and Pudsey in July 2024.

Jul 29, 2024 · Rachel Reeves’ plans are expected to include the cancellation of some road and rail projects, a reduction in spending on external consultants and a drive to cut public sector waste....

She replaced Anneliese Dodds as shadow chancellor in May 2021. Following Labour's landslide victory in the 2024 general election, Reeves was appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer. She became the first woman to hold the office of Chancellor in its 708-year history.

Jul 5, 2024 · Rachel Reeves became Britain’s first female chancellor of the Exchequer on Friday, taking on one of the country’s four great offices of state, with responsibility for managing...

Jul 5, 2024 · After centuries of British male chancellors, Rachel Reeves has become the first woman to take on the top job in government following Labour's landslide election victory.