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Rachel Reeve’s CV

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RosieandherMaw Sat 15-Feb-25 08:13:10

Was it really necessary for our Chancellor to “enhance” her CV if she was up to the job in the first place?
Not “the best part of a decade” at the Bank of England, as she claimed but five years and a few weeks, (some of which time was spent studying for a Master’s at LSE)
In Retail Banking at HBOS she may have been under a cloud regarding her departure after an expenses investigation with serious allegations by her colleagues.
Did she lie or exaggerate- if so, why did she feel it necessary?
Too many politicians over recent years have let us down, I believed Starmer offered integrity with his team.
If she simply got it wrong - well I might have expected better of somebody aiming to have so much influence over the economy and our personal financial welfare.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:47:31

MayBee70 the only reason this thread is here is due to the fact that RR has lied.

If MP’s do not lie, do not take freebies , do not send offensive WhatsApp messages etc., then us as the electorate would be able to concentrate on the positives of their policies…

MayBee70 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:39:46

These endless posts are purely an attempt to undermine the government who, whatever anyone thinks of them are in power because the previous government were unfit to govern. We’re trying to rebuild our shattered relationship with Europe so we need is a bit of stability, especially with what’s happening in America. Now isn’t the time to constantly snipe at Labour.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:25:54

through the election not erode 🤷‍♀️

GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:25:15

The current Labour cohort and its leader made a continuous song and dance about truth, transparency and accountability, erode the election was called and all the way through the canvassing process.

Maybe that is what some of the electorate are waiting for?

I know I am.

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 18:17:53

MayBee70

RosieandherMaw

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged hmmhmm

So what do you want? An election? A Conservative government?

That's a non-sequitur.

We want a competent Chancellor, one who didn't lie on their CV.

Or is that too much to ask of any politician?

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 18:16:20

It was dreadful, escaped

Theresa May was called a blithering idiot, posters asked if she'd lost the plot Is she OK? Is she crazy?
Honestly - I am beginning to wonder if she is unhinged, she made posters feel physically sick etc. Psge after page of threads.
As well as criticising her appearance.

Some posters have short memories.

woodenspoon Sat 15-Feb-25 18:14:52

If a politician has lied about his/her cv and proves incapable of doing the job then they should resign or be sacked. No matter who: Labour, Conservative or whoever. Incompetence is costing this country dearly. When the Tories were in government it was open season on here every day of the week. Why should Rachel Reeves be exempt?

MayBee70 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:13:02

RosieandherMaw

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged hmmhmm

So what do you want? An election? A Conservative government?

GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Feb-25 18:08:06

escaped

^As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive^.
I joined GN in 2019, so I remember the first few months of reading posts well. There were horrible things being said about Theresa May on here - that she was unhinged, had a personality problem, was deluded and losing it. And not just to do with Brexit, every part of her leadership was ripped apart on here by a group of abusive contributors.

Nadine Dorries had a dreadful time, from her clothes, her intelligence, her allegiance to Boris Johnson even rubbishing her many books.

escaped Sat 15-Feb-25 18:03:18

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.
I joined GN in 2019, so I remember the first few months of reading posts well. There were horrible things being said about Theresa May on here - that she was unhinged, had a personality problem, was deluded and losing it. And not just to do with Brexit, every part of her leadership was ripped apart on here by a group of abusive contributors.

RosieandherMaw Sat 15-Feb-25 17:43:16

Today 13:31MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications
Absolutely - unemployment up, productivity down, £against the € and the $ down, inflation up - by their deeds shall they be judged hmmhmm

Mollygo Sat 15-Feb-25 17:39:46

Allira

MayBee70
GrannyGravy13
MayBee70
Of course I don’t approve of politicians lying. It’s just that there is a witch hunt concerning the current government in a way that I can’t remember happening before.
It was happening on GN when I joined 8 years ago against the Conservatives.
That was because of what they were doing. It wasn’t, as seems to be the case these days, of criticising everything they do purely because of who they are. I’ve always tried to give credit where credit is due regardless of the party.
Isn't this because of what Rachel Reeves is doing? And did? confused

Just a quick glance would show page after page of critical posts about Boris Johnson, including criticism of his appearance or scoffing that he wasn't that ill with Covid.

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.

Yes

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 17:28:50

I apply the same logic and principles to all MP’s

I agree GrannyGravy13
We expect certain standards from our elected representatives of all parties.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Feb-25 17:25:17

Despite voting conservative, I have posted many many times that if and when one of their MP’s were to be founded guilty of a misdemeanour then they should go.

I apply the same logic and principles to all MP’s

Rachel Reeves has made numerous speeches stating that she worked for the B of E for the best part of 10 years, lies from her own mouth.

Sorry, but I will struggle to believe anything she says from now on, she has lost respect and her integrity and she should go.

Barleyfields Sat 15-Feb-25 17:18:56

Means testing of the WFA is one thing Lizzie, denying it to all who are not in receipt of pension credit is something else altogether.

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 17:14:02

MayBee70

GrannyGravy13

MayBee70

Of course I don’t approve of politicians lying. It’s just that there is a witch hunt concerning the current government in a way that I can’t remember happening before.

It was happening on GN when I joined 8 years ago against the Conservatives.

That was because of what they were doing. It wasn’t, as seems to be the case these days, of criticising everything they do purely because of who they are. I’ve always tried to give credit where credit is due regardless of the party.

Isn't this because of what Rachel Reeves is doing? And did? confused

Just a quick glance would show page after page of critical posts about Boris Johnson, including criticism of his appearance or scoffing that he wasn't that ill with Covid.

As for no criticism of female politicians - there has been plenty of politicians of all parties and some very abusive.

Oreo Sat 15-Feb-25 17:11:18

It doesn’t bother me 😄 I’m just curious that anyone can think a political party is perfect.

LizzieDrip Sat 15-Feb-25 17:06:59

Well, Oreo’, if it’s a mistake, it’s my mistake … which I’m allowed to makesmile

Why does it bother you so much?

Regarding the WFA (as you’ve mentioned it) - I agree with the means testing of the WFA.

Oreo Sat 15-Feb-25 16:56:18

LizzieDrip

Unnecessarily personal Oreo!

Not at all , but would like you to criticise Labour now and again as you can’t possibly agree with all they do surely?Even the WFA fiasco? Being too loyal to a political party can be a big mistake.

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 16:53:54

MayBee70

I’m more interested in how she performs as chancellor to be honest. I think there is a history of government ministers making false claims about their qualifications in recent years but there seems to be a concerted effort in the media and on this forum to find anything they can to throw mud at Labour. It’s getting tiresome.

I think if her performance was good and didn't raise doubts about her ability, none of this would be considered worth more than a few raised eyebrows.

LizzieDrip Sat 15-Feb-25 16:48:40

Unnecessarily personal Oreo!

Smileless2012 Sat 15-Feb-25 16:45:59

oops I was responding to Barleyfields asking why accusing someone of lying is snobbish on the previous page.

Smileless2012 Sat 15-Feb-25 16:43:11

No idea Barleyfields; maybe someone will come along and enlighten us.

Barleyfields Sat 15-Feb-25 16:41:15

I wouldn’t dream of ‘bending the truth’ on my cv. I trust whywhywhy doesn’t consider this to be normal behaviour.

Allira Sat 15-Feb-25 16:36:06

whywhywhy

Who hadn’t bent the truth on a CV? People in glass houses! She has a tough job after the mess that the conservatives left behind. Blah blah blah!

Why would you bend the truth on a CV?
You might tailor your CV to a particular post but lie? That's dishonest and foolish too.

Liars always get found out.