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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

Constituency: Leeds West and Pudsey

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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

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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

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MP in focus

Parliamentary service

Leeds 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.

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Contact and official sources

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