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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Rachel Reeves
20/07/2026
Rachel Reeves left the government after Andy Burnham became prime minister. Her departure ended her tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer, which had begun in July 2024.
14/07/2026
Rachel Reeves delivered her third Mansion House speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, focusing on stability in the public finances and defending her record in office. The speech came amid intense speculation that she could be replaced following a change in Labour leadership.
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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 |
| Milestone | First woman to serve as Chancellor of the Exchequer (appointed 2024) |
| Successor | John Healey was appointed Chancellor under Andy Burnham after Reeves left the post |
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 |
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