Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves is a British politician serving as the Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2024, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its history. A member of the Labour Party, she has served as the Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey since 2010. Before her appointment to the cabinet, she held various shadow ministerial roles, including Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Reeves previously worked as an economist at the Bank of England and in the retail banking sector. Her political career is defined by a focus on modern supply-side economics, aiming to boost national productivity and growth.