Rachel Reeves says “no one ever raised any concerns” about her bills when she labored at HBOS, as she responds to studies she was investigated whereas working for the financial institution.
The chancellor was accused by former workers of being concerned in an “expenses scandal” whereas working at Halifax Financial institution of Scotland (HBOS) from 2006 to 2009, in accordance with the BBC.
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Talking for the primary time in public after the studies, Ms Reeves stated: “No one ever raised any concerns about my expenses when I worked for Halifax Bank of Scotland.
“I submitted, had processed and had my bills signed off within the correct approach as you’ll count on, and no points have been ever raised throughout my time at Halifax Financial institution of Scotland.”
She added: “I was never questioned, never asked to pay back any expenses.”
Yesterday, Ms Reeves’ spokesperson stated she was “not aware of an investigation, nor was she interviewed”. Her lawyer has denied the allegations.
Jayne Wayper, former HR enterprise associate for HBOS, stated: “I do not recognise any of the accusations or claims that have been made against Rachel Reeves.”
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Ms Reeves added that folks will decide her on how properly she does at her job as chancellor, moderately than on her LinkedIn profile.
Her profession historical past was modified following studies from the BBC that the period of time that she claimed to have labored for the Financial institution of England was inaccurate.
The chancellor stated: “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.
“And I am actually happy with the work that I did earlier than I grew to become an MP, however in the long run, individuals are going to guage me on the job that I am doing now as chancellor of the exchequer to develop the financial system and put more cash within the pockets of working individuals.”
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Chief of the opposition Kemi Badenoch had earlier stated that Ms Reeves had “very, very serious questions to answer” over the studies.
She stated: “Keir Starmer said that he was bringing in a government of integrity.
“He is misplaced one minister resulting from corruption allegations. One other one has needed to resign due to fraud that was dedicated whereas she was working – and that is fairly near that.”
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