Quick Info
| Profession | Politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 13/02/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Lewisham, south-east London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rachel Jane Reeves |
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| Known For | Serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2024 and as MP for Leeds West and Pudsey since 2010 |
| Political Party | Labour Party |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | New College, Oxford; London School of Economics |
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| Degree(s) | Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; master's degree in economics |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Nicholas Joicey |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Siblings | Ellie Reeves (sister) |
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Family
| Parents | Two primary-school teachers |
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Career
| Occupation | Economist and politician |
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| Early Career | Worked as an economist at the Bank of England; also worked at the British embassy in Washington, DC and in private banking |
| Political Career | Elected MP for Leeds West in 2010; served in shadow ministerial and shadow cabinet roles between 2010 and 2015 and from 2020 to 2024; appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer on 05/07/2024 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rt-hon-rachel-reeves-535713240 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a chess champion in her youth | |
| 2. Entered politics during secondary school after education cut-backs inspired her activism |