US EditionRachel Reeves' Tears Spark Downing Street Denial over Starmer Row
- On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen in tears during Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons amid political tensions in Westminster.
- The distress followed a last-minute government U-turn on welfare reform that erased nearly £5 billion in planned savings, sparking a backbench rebellion and market speculation on her job security.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to clearly endorse Reeves during PMQs, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized her performance and questioned if she would remain chancellor until the next election.
- Downing Street maintained that Reeves had the Prime Minister's full backing and was "going nowhere," though critics said she looked "absolutely miserable" and was a "human shield" for government failures.
- The events left Reeves facing a significant deficit to address in the upcoming Budget and fueled speculation about a potential ministerial reshuffle, although aides denied any immediate changes.
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Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. After Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen visibly sobbing at PMQs, the prime minister last night confirmed she would be chancellor for a long time to come – but will that be enough to calm fears in the markets? And what do w…
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: British Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen with tears rolling down her cheeks in the House of Commons after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to confirm she would remain in her role until the next election.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.WHEN & WHERE: During Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of…
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