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 |
Latest News about Rachel Reeves
2026
Rachel Reeves was removed from her position as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2026, just hours after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister. This marked the end of her tenure as Chancellor, which began in July 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rachel Jane Reeves |
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| Known For | Serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2024 to 2026 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; removed from position as Chancellor in 2026 after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister |
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 |