UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied allegations of an investigation into her expenses while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland. Reeves stated that no concerns were ever raised during her time at the bank, and she insists her expenses were submitted and approved properly. The claims center around alleged use of company money for personal items and 'motivation cards' used for employee rewards.
Rachel Reeves has defended herself over allegations she was subject to an investigation linked to expenses while working at a major UK retail bank, saying she was "never questioned" over the claims. Speaking for the first time since questions were raised over the expenses earlier this week, the Chancellor said she was never approached over concerns.
Asked by LBC for further details, Reeves said: "Well, I worked at the Bank of England as an economist between 2000 and 2006. "I worked then in financial services for Halifax Bank of Scotland. Those are the roles that I did before becoming an MP, and I'm proud of the jobs that I did in both of those institutions.
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