Downing Street defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid CV scrutiny
standard.co.uk — November 18, 2024, 02:01 PM UTC
Downing Street has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid claims she exaggerated her work history. Reports questioned her statement about spending a decade at the Bank of England, while her LinkedIn profile lists only six years there. The Chancellor's profile also changed, removing a role as an economist at Halifax Bank of Scotland. No 10 emphasized her transparency regarding public finances and her efforts to restore financial stability. The scrutiny of Reeves' CV comes as farmers express anger over inheritance tax reforms announced in the Budget. A protest organized by the National Farmers' Union is set to take place in Westminster on Tuesday.