Rachel Reeves has refused to rule wanting to be Prime Minister.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked by GB News’ Political Editor if there was one more job she wanted in Government, perhaps the bigger job, she said: “I’ve always wanted to be Chancellor of the Exchequer.
“I think that’s everyone knows that. I started my career as an economist at the Bank of England.
“I worked in the private sector in financial services after that. This is a job that I’ve always wanted to do, and it’s great to finally be here, even in quite challenging circumstances.”
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out wanting to be PM
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Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and Prime Minister, is 62 years old and will be approaching pension age at the next general election in 2028 or 2029.
This is likely to lead to speculation about how long he will stay on as leader if Labour wins a second term.
Reeves is the first female Chancellor ever to hold the role.
She added: “I felt a huge pride in being the first ever female Chancellor of the Exchequer.
“This role has existed now for 800 years, and never a woman has done it and to stand there at dispatch box.
“And I hope send a signal to young women and girls that there should be no ceiling on their ambitions to smash that glass ceiling.
“It’s a big deal I’m proud to have done it on ambition.”