A biography for Rachel Reeveshasn’t been written yet.
“It cannot be right that in a civilised society and alongside such wealth, so many cannot afford to feed their families.”
“For too long, ministers have been complacent about the vital role that women can play in the economy.”
“Helping future generations get the best possible start in life should be a higher priority for any government committed to social mobility than helping the relatives of rich couples enjoy the benefits of 1m of unearned, tax-free income.”
“People of every political viewpoint need to work together to end this worsening culture of abuse that has permeated our political debate and is spilling over on to the streets.”
“Markets are good at finding the value of some things, but not others. Women are one of those 'others.'”
“There are no policies that we can announce or plans that can be drawn up in Westminster that will not benefit from the input of business. It is the approach I have taken in opposition - and it is the approach I will take in government.”
“I know what it takes to run a successful economy.”
“Sound public finances are essential for our country's prosperity.”
“As chancellor of the exchequer I will never spend what we cannot afford.”
“If you Google Rachel Reeves I expect you'll find lots of references to whether I'm boring or not.”
“We've got to grasp the possibility of industry and innovation simmering across the U.K., meet our potential and seize hold of tomorrow.”
“I have campaigned for a higher minimum wage, and more employers should be paying a proper living wage.”
“By cutting the cronyism and waste that comes with outsourcing, we can rebuild the foundations of our public services and strengthen the resilience of our communities and our country.”
“It's important when you're in government that you're held to higher standards because you're actually making decisions that affect the public.”
“I do believe the E.U. needs reform.”
“From the Equal Pay Act to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Equality Act through to the minimum wage and Sure Start, the Labour party has always stood up for women and driven the change they needed, while the Conservatives defended the status quo.”
“Stability means families being able to plan ahead and businesses being able to invest with confidence.”
“Despite having more than five years since the referendum, the Conservatives have not bothered to tackle skills shortages that were inevitably going to occur post-Brexit.”
“No matter where they live or what their background, everyone should be able to benefit from greater opportunities.”
“We need a reduction in the number of households, children and pensioners in poverty, falling levels of problem debt, and higher wages so that fewer people require in-work benefits.”