Keir Starmer refused to rule out a huge stealth tax raid today as Rachel Reeves grinned her way through PMQs, dodging questions on whether the freeze on tax thresholds will …
Rachel Reeves
News, speeches, and political commentary on Rachel Reeves — including her role as Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, economic plans, interviews, and party conference updates.
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Economy
OBR Delivers ‘Horror Show’ Warning on UK Finances as Debt Set to Hit 270% of GDP
by Darren SmithRachel Reeves has been handed a damning “horror show” report card by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which warned Tuesday that Labour’s string of policy U-turns have left Britain’s finances …
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Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has called on Sir Keir Starmer to introduce a two per cent wealth tax on assets worth more than £10 million as Chancellor Rachel Reeves …
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Politics
Labour Abandons Plans to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap After £5bn Welfare U-turn
by James CarterLabour will not scrap the two-child benefit cap despite pressure from left-wing MPs, with Downing Street sources saying the plan is now “dead in the water” following the government’s £5 …
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Keir Starmer was scrambling to contain a growing crisis today after Rachel Reeves dramatically burst into tears during Prime Minister’s Questions. The Chancellor was sitting next to Sir Keir as …
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News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Had Apparent ‘Altercation’ Before Entering Commons Where She Was Seen Crying During PMQs
by James CarterChancellor Rachel Reeves was visibly tearful during Prime Minister’s Questions as Sir Keir Starmer refused to guarantee her position following Tuesday night’s chaotic welfare vote. Tears rolled down the Chancellor’s …
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Politics
Downing Street Insists Keir Starmer Will Not Sack Rachel Reeves After Chancellor Appears Upset at PMQs
by Darren SmithDowning Street has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer will not sack Rachel Reeves after the Chancellor appeared visibly upset during a heated exchange at Prime Minister’s Questions. Sir Keir Starmer’s …
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Politics
Rachel Reeves WEEPS as Starmer Refuses to Guarantee Her Job During Brutal PMQs
by Tara WhitmanRachel Reeves was seen apparently weeping during Prime Minister’s Questions today as Keir Starmer faced a battering over his welfare reforms humiliation. The Chancellor was sitting next to Sir Keir …
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Economy
ISA Reforms: Chancellor Reeves Set to Unveil Cash Allowance Cuts at July Mansion House
by Darren SmithChancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to announce significant restrictions to cash ISA allowances in her Mansion House speech on 15 July, marking the most substantial reform to the savings system …
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PM stays bullish as approval ratings hit rock bottom and Farage’s Reform surges to top spot Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to brush off the most catastrophic polling collapse …