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Rachel Reeves: It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The economy today is stronger, fairer…

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The economy today is stronger, fairer and more resilient because of the choices we have taken as a Labour Government over the past two years.
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party

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Statement on leaving government as Chancellor.

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