Stability restored, investment delivered and reform to our economy under way. I said when I was appointed Chancellor that I would judge my time in office if the lives ordinary working class people have been improved. I’m proud to say that they have.
On the recordJuly 22, 2026
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party
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Statement after leaving Downing Street.
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