Rachel Reeves to replace No 11 paintings with art of or by women

Rachel Reeves in her office at No 11 Downing Street, London. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to replace every painting in the lavish state room at No 11 Downing Street with artworks of or by women.

Speaking at a reception for female business leaders on Wednesday evening, the chancellor said she wanted to mark the lives of the “amazing women who have gone before us”.