Chancellor of the Exchequer

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1. Chancellor of the Exchequer - Noun

2. Chancellor of the Exchequer - Proper noun

Meaning

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

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I wish I could say that the Chancellor of the Exchequer had done himself less than justice. Unfortunately, I can only say that I believe he has done himself justice. Some Chancellors are macro-economic. Other Chancellors are fiscal. This one is just plain cheap. Margaret Thatcher

Aid from heaven you may have," he said, "by saying your prayers; and I don't doubt you ask for this and all other things generally. But an angel won't come to tell you who ought to be Chancellor of the Exchequer. Anthony Trollope

He consulted widely within his party, making the Liberal Lord Haldane the Lord Chancellor, and Philip Snowden Chancellor of the Exchequer. Source: Internet

As Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1967–1970, he pursued a tight fiscal policy. Source: Internet

At the Banker's Dinner in June, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers a speech known as the "Mansion House Speech", which takes its name from the Lord Mayor's residence. Source: Internet

A year later, the King appointed him First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Leader of the House of Commons – making him the most powerful minister in the government. Source: Internet

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