HOUSE OF COMMONS · PARLIAMENT DATA
Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Leeds West and Pudsey. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyLeeds West and Pudsey
Current membership from6 May 2010
Parliament member ID4031
Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority12,392
Constituency turnout54.9%
Electorate70,069
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Leeds West and Pudsey election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 6 May 2010.
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Government, opposition and committee roles
Previous appointments
Chancellor of the ExchequerJul 2024 – Jul 2026
Shadow Chancellor of the ExchequerMay 2021 – May 2024
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and PensionsOct 2013 – Sep 2015
Shadow Chief Secretary to the TreasuryOct 2011 – Oct 2013
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)Oct 2010 – Oct 2011
Previous committee memberships
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade CommitteeJan 2020 – Apr 2020
Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee systemFeb 2019 – Nov 2019
Liaison Committee (Commons)Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)Oct 2017 – Nov 2019
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade CommitteeJul 2017 – Nov 2019
Treasury CommitteeOct 2015 – May 2017
Business, Innovation and Skills CommitteeJul 2010 – Nov 2010
Appointments and committee dates are supplied by UK Parliament. Records may not include every informal or parliamentary private secretary role. See the official career record →
Parliamentary activity and voting
Official parliamentary records provide details of speeches, questions, committee work and divisions. These records describe parliamentary activity; they should not be used on their own to judge an MP's effectiveness.
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UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
Selected recent reporting
15 October 2026 · Financial Times
Family businesses challenge inheritance tax reforms introduced by Reeves
An FT report examines opposition from family businesses to inheritance tax changes introduced when Reeves was chancellor. The story concerns her policy legacy, rather than a new announcement from the MP.
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12 July 2026 · The Guardian
Reeves warns Burnham that incoming prime ministers face economic shocks
In an interview before Andy Burnham's arrival in Downing Street, the then chancellor Rachel Reeves urged him to prepare a detailed economic plan and warned that unexpected challenges could arrive immediately.
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7 June 2026 · The Guardian · Analysis
Analysis examines Reeves's regional growth strategy
A Guardian analysis considered Reeves's efforts as chancellor to channel public investment towards regional growth corridors and change Treasury appraisal rules, while examining criticism of tax decisions and her electoral standing.
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25 April 2026 · The Guardian
Iran conflict complicates Reeves's economic plans
The Guardian assessed how the conflict involving Iran drove renewed pressure on energy prices and inflation, potentially limiting the former chancellor's scope to meet her fiscal objectives.
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11 February 2026 · The Guardian
Reeves argues for closer EU economic ties
Speaking at a Bruegel event, Reeves argued that closer sectoral arrangements with the European Union could support UK growth, while ruling out a return to the customs union and single market.
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RECENT COVERAGE · EXTERNAL HEADLINES
Latest news about Rachel Reeves
15 October 2026 · Birmingham Live
12 October 2026 · Birmingham Live
10 October 2026 · Daily Express
6 October 2026 · The Times
6 October 2026 · GB News
MP in focus
Parliamentary serviceLeeds West and Pudsey
Rachel Reeves is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey, with the current Commons membership beginning 6 May 2010.
Parliamentary record →
Election informationLeeds West and Pudsey
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 12,392 votes.
Constituency election history →
Data sources: UK Parliament Members API for membership, biography, contacts and latest election details. Parliamentary information may change; UKDecides retrieves and caches official API records.