On today’s Good Morning Britain, Richard Madeley didn’t hold back in his fiery exchange with Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, over accusations she had exaggerated her professional background.

The heated conversation centered around claims that Reeves had overstated the length of her tenure at the Bank of England, a point that led to the nickname “Rachel from accounts” being tossed into the mix.

A Quick-Fire Career Breakdown

Madeley wasted no time, diving into a rapid-fire questioning of Reeves’ career history, listing her past roles at the Bank of England, the British embassy in Washington, and the Halifax Bank of Scotland.

The tough questions came thick and fast as the host challenged the Chancellor on the accuracy of her claims.

“Why did you say you worked at the Bank of England for a decade when it was only six years?” Madeley asked.

“One of those years was spent doing a Master’s at the London School of Economics, so that’s actually just five years, not a decade.”

He continued, digging into her role at the Bank of Scotland: “You’ve claimed to have worked as an economist, but former colleagues say you worked in a support department, dealing with admin and IT.

Did you enhance your CV to make yourself look more qualified for this job?” Madeley’s direct questioning left Reeves visibly uncomfortable.

The Chancellor’s Response

Reeves, stumbling over her words, defended herself, stating that she was proud of the jobs she had held throughout her career.

However, Madeley pressed on, questioning whether her past CV claims could be considered “exaggerations.”

The Chancellor stood firm, maintaining that her time at the Bank of England lasted six years but offered no clear reason for the discrepancy in the way she presented her experience.

“I think people should judge me on the job I’m doing today as Chancellor,” she said, shifting the focus to her current role.

“Am I improving the economy and living standards? That’s what matters.”

A History of CV Changes

This isn’t the first time Rachel Reeves’ professional background has come under scrutiny.

In November, she updated her LinkedIn profile after admitting that she wasn’t an economist at the Bank of Scotland, as she had previously stated.

The change removed the word “economist” from her profile, replacing it with “retail banking” for her time at the bank from 2006-2009.

The revision prompted accusations from the Conservative Party, with critics accusing Reeves of “deception” and being “economical with the truth.”

A political website reported that Reeves had worked in a support role at Bank of Scotland, handling administrative, IT, and planning tasks.

Despite the controversy, a Labour source clarified that Reeves had worked in various areas of retail banking, drawing on her economics background.

Growing Criticism from the Tories

The adjustments to her CV haven’t sat well with the Tories, who have criticized the Labour Chancellor for her changing job titles.

A Conservative Party source took aim at Reeves, comparing her employment history to her promises on taxes, calling both “false” and “deceptive.”

Shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick also chimed in, calling her previous claims about being an economist “economical with the truth.”

Rachel Reeves’ Early Career

Before entering politics, Rachel Reeves worked at the Bank of England from 2000 to 2006, including a secondment in Washington.

She then moved to Leeds, where she worked for the retail arm of Halifax Bank of Scotland, before becoming an MP.

During her rise to prominence, Reeves often highlighted her experience as an economist, particularly ahead of the Budget, where she promised to manage public money responsibly.

However, her political career has not been without controversy.

She gained the nickname “copy and paste Chancellor” after admitting to plagiarizing other authors in a book she had claimed to have written.

This, alongside the ongoing CV controversy, has added fuel to the fire of those questioning her qualifications for the role.

The Ongoing Debate

As the debate over Rachel Reeves’ professional history continues, it’s clear that the public and political opponents alike will be closely watching her every move.

Whether her past CV claims will affect her standing as Chancellor remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—this is a story that’s far from over.

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