Rachel Reeves
Rachel Jane Reeves is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010. She held various shadow ministerial and shadow cabinet portfolios between 2010 and 2015 and from 2020 to 2024.
Standing...
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Jul 22, 2026
Lean Right
The Chancellor faces backlash over her first budget's borrowing numbers and the impact on mortgage rates and inflation.
Conservatives see Reeves as fiscally irresponsible for increasing debt and failing to stimulate growth, echoing Labour's past economic mismanagement.
Jul 22, 2026
Far Right
Quit as Chancellor in a row over military spending, paving the way for Healey.
Criticized by Reform UK for her disastrous economic management, including rising taxes and inflation that have hurt ordinary Britons.
Jul 22, 2026
Center
The Chancellor is responsible for economic policy affecting banking mergers, tariff impacts, and public investment in infrastructure.
Lib Dems criticise Reeves for being too close to big business and not doing enough to support green innovation or protect consumers in banking.
Jul 22, 2026
Lean Left
Lost the chancellorship in reshuffle after being a Starmer loyalist.
Some Labour supporters saw her as too cautious; her removal opens space for bolder policy.
Jul 21, 2026
Lean Right
Chancellor announced a 'Business Tax Roadmap' that includes a rise in employer National Insurance from April.
Conservatives argue this will kill investment and jobs, undermining the party's legacy of low corporate taxes.
Jul 20, 2026
Lean Right
Chancellor who delivered a budget that hikes employer taxes and borrowing, causing market jitters.
Blamed for the largest tax increase in memory, destroying business confidence and penalising workers.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Right
Chancellor who delivered a Budget raising employer NI and inheritance tax.
Blamed for crushing business growth and family farms with higher taxes.
Jul 17, 2026
Lean Right
Her first Budget raised employer national insurance and kept stealth tax thresholds frozen, squeezing businesses and families.
Conservatives say she broke Labour's manifesto promise not to tax working people, damaging economic growth.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
Chancellor facing exit after weak growth figures show economy growing just 0.1% in May.
Lib Dems criticize her overly cautious fiscal rules that have stifled investment and prevented the public spending needed to boost growth.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Right
Reeves delivers a budget that raises employer national insurance and capital gains tax.
Conservatives attack her for damaging business confidence and breaking Labour's manifesto pledge not to increase taxes on working people.