exchequer
Example Sentences
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Budget days used to be symbolised by the chancellor of the exchequer smiling and holding aloft the famous Red Box outside Number 11.
From BBC
James Cartlidge has taken over from Mr Chalk as defence procurement minister, while his previous job as exchequer secretary has gone to Gareth Davies.
From BBC
Mr. Lawson reached the top post, chancellor of the exchequer, in 1983 and put the Thatcher vision into full force by slashing taxes and interest rates.
From Washington Post
Each year, the chancellor of the exchequer - who is in charge of the government's finances - makes a Budget statement to MPs, in the House of Commons.
From BBC
Twenty one years later, when I was being appointed chancellor of the exchequer, questions were being raised about my tax affairs.
From BBC
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