# Rachel Reeves: "People want to talk me down... I'll prove I can do it"

An episode of [Electoral Dysfunction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1613562765), 7 Mar 2025, 1 h 00 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3a8e93b0-418d-465e-9136-a180294f12ff.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=7131ad54-f81b-4ab8-b44c-e56c8cb808cd&aw_0_1st.episodeid=3a8e93b0-418d-465e-9136-a180294f12ff

Beth’s been to 11 Downing Street to talk to the Chancellor for Electoral Dysfunction. She took some of your questions (and a couple of Electoral Dysfunction mugs) with her. Rachel Reeves reflects on her first few months in the job, explains what she thinks of the “Rachel from Accounts” label and shares her own money-saving tip which she tries to do every day when at Downing Street. She also hints on what might come in her Spring Statement with some strong words on the need for welfare reform. Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444. And remember, you can also watch us on YouTube!

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