Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves says Labour must stick to Brexit promise as party splits emerge

Rachel Reeves says Labour must stick to Brexit promise as party splits emerge EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves said Labour must stick to its manifesto, which ruled out joining the single market and the customs union, and allowing freedom of movement Rachel Reeves has said Labour must stick to its Brexit red lines amid growing splits over the UK's relationship with the EU. The Chancellor said quitting the bloc has driven up prices and clobbered businesses on both sides of the Channel.

Rachel Reeves opens door to tax rises to pay for defence

Rachel Reeves opens door to tax rises to pay for defence ‘The money has to come from somewhere, and borrowing cannot always be the answer’, the chancellor said - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Rachel Reeves has indicated the government could raise taxes to fund an increase to defence spending, amid growing concerns over Britain’s ailing military in the face of mounting global threats. The chancellor ruled out borrowing more to fund the government’s multibillion-pound defence investment...

Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc

Policy U-turns could define her stint at No 11 despite many sure-footed advances on devolved spending to help kickstart growthAn air of unreality settled on a Westminster conference room last week, as Rachel Reeves, upbeat in a powder pink power suit, gave a speech about boosting jobs and growth along the “OxCam corridor”. “If we get this right, working together, this corridor will not just compete globally, it will lead globally. We can do that together!”

Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc

Policy U-turns could define her stint at No 11 despite many sure-footed advances on devolved spending to help kickstart growthAn air of unreality settled on a Westminster conference room last week, as Rachel Reeves, upbeat in a powder pink power suit, gave a speech about boosting jobs and growth along the “OxCam corridor”. “If we get this right, working together, this corridor will not just compete globally, it will lead globally. We can do that together!”

Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc

Policy U-turns could define her stint at No 11 despite many sure-footed advances on devolved spending to help kickstart growthAn air of unreality settled on a Westminster conference room last week, as Rachel Reeves, upbeat in a powder pink power suit, gave a speech about boosting jobs and growth along the “OxCam corridor”. “If we get this right, working together, this corridor will not just compete globally, it will lead globally. We can do that together!”

Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries

Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries

Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries

Reeves begins push to remain as chancellor under new Labour leadership

Rachel Reeves has initiated efforts to remain Chancellor, expressing a desire to stay in the role even if Keir Starmer is replaced as leader. Her allies are urging MPs to support her candidacy should a change occur, arguing she is the only option capable of protecting the UK's financial stability.

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?