London: Angela Rayner becomes Deputy Prime Minister - Rachel Reeves becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer
Additionally, Rachel Reeves, who is 45 years old, was appointed as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom. The new Chancellor of the Exchequer was a former economist at the Bank of England and played a central role in the realignment of the Labour Party and its aim to demonstrate economic competence.
Deputy Prime Minister-designate Rayner was active in the trade union, has been an MP since 2015, and has been the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020.
Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister-designate, celebrated the Landslide victory of the Labour Party in London. The new Prime Minister, tentatively set to reside in Downing Street, is expected to appoint Rayner as the Minister of Finance in their cabinet. Rachel Reeves, who successfully secured the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer, joins Rayner in this historic all-woman financial leadership team.
Londoners witnessed a shift in politics as they prepared for a potential woman Prime Minister backed by these influential figures, including Angela and Keir Starmer. Reeves' appointment as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer marks a significant moment for women in British politics.
