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Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

Update: 2024-10-22

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Some chancellors determine the fate of their governments with their budget – and Rachel Reeves may do so on October 30th. But prime ministers have no equivalent levers. Does this make some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

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Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

Are some chancellors more powerful than their prime ministers?

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