Reeves responds to expenses allegations

Reeves responds to expenses allegations
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Reeves responds to expenses allegations
Published: Feb, 14 2025 14:36

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Speaking for the first time in public after the reports, Ms Reeves said: "No one ever raised any concerns about my expenses when I worked for Halifax Bank of Scotland.

Rachel Reeves says "no one ever raised any concerns" about her expenses when she worked at HBOS, as she responds to reports she was investigated while working for the bank.

The chancellor said: "I worked as an economist at the Bank of England between 2000 and 2006 before going to work in financial services for Halifax Bank of Scotland.

The chancellor was accused by former employees of being involved in an "expenses scandal" while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) from 2006 to 2009, according to the BBC.

"I submitted, had processed and had my expenses signed off in the proper way as you would expect, and no issues were ever raised during my time at Halifax Bank of Scotland.".

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