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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent ‘argued’ in Washington after chancellor’s Iran war criticism

Downing Street has declined to deny reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves engaged in a heated exchange with her US counterpart, Scott Bessent, during a visit to Washington DC earlier this year.

The Financial Times reported that Ms Reeves had an argument with Mr Bessent while attending the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings.

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