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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Receives PM’s Full Support

Markets steady after her emotional appearance in Parliament

03 July 2025 · 23:29 UTC

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given his full backing to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves following an emotional appearance in Parliament that rattled markets.

Investors were reassured by her determination to continue with planned economic reforms, helping ease bond yields and restore confidence in the government’s fiscal strategy.