- Rachel Reeves, in her anticipated final major speech as Chancellor, stated that the UK's relationship with the European Union is its most crucial alliance.
- She urged Britain to be "much bolder" in fostering closer ties with the EU, advocating for a rescheduled UK-EU summit to finalise agreements on youth mobility, agrifoods, and emissions.
- Reeves defended her tenure, claiming the economy had "beaten the odds" under her leadership and that she had demonstrated credibility in her decisions.
- She urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to combine "radical change" with economic credibility, a principle she believes has guided the Labour government.
- Reeves' comments suggest she anticipates not remaining Chancellor under Mr Burnham, who is set to become the new Labour leader.
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