Rachel Reeves appointed chancellor

Reeves set to become UK's first female chancellor after Labour victory in the general election.

Linus Uhlig
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Rachel Reeves has been sworn in as chancellor of the exchequer, following Labour’s sweeping victory in the general election.

Reeves joins the cabinet as the first ever woman to lead the Treasury in the UK, following 14 years as an opposition member of parliament representing Leeds West. The new chancellor formerly ser...

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