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Chancellor Rachel Reeves Under Fire for Chess Claims

12/4/2025

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  • Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, faces scrutiny over claims she was British girls' under-14 chess champion in 1993.
  • Critics, including Professor Alex Edmans, say she misrepresents achievements, noting Emily Howard was the actual champion.
  • Edmans adds Reeves' girls-only title does not justify the broader claim.
  • Kemi Badenoch criticized Reeves during Prime Minister's Questions, labeling the claims fabricated.
  • A source close to Reeves dismissed allegations, insisting her achievements are valid.