UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves Faces CV Controversy

Downing Street has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid allegations of embellishing her CV, particularly regarding her time at the Bank of England and Halifax Bank of Scotland. Critics have pointed out discrepancies between her claims and her LinkedIn profile, which now describes her role at Halifax as 'retail banking' rather than 'economist'. Additionally, Reeves previously claimed in a 2021 interview that she worked for a decade at the Bank of England, whereas her LinkedIn indicates a six-year tenure. In response, No 10 emphasized Reeves's role in restoring financial stability and addressing a £22 billion deficit in public finances. The Prime Minister's spokesperson refrained from directly addressing whether the CV issues constituted a breach of the Ministerial Code, insisting that Reeves has been candid about her economic strategies. The controversy comes as the government faces scrutiny over its handling of economic policy and public trust.