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Rachel Reeves now knows what it feels like to be governed by Labour for one year
The answer is abundantly clear. It is a Government that is strong on rhetoric but lamentably short on delivery. Take, for ...
Rachel Reeves' candid 7-word remark on 'tough day in the office' after tearful PMQs
The Chancellor refused to rule out further tax hikes in her next Budget, saying "there are costs" to the Government's ...
I know why Rachel Reeves cried at PMQs – and it’s a frightening scenario for our country
RACHEL REEVES was crying at PMQs last week. What was significant was that it was in full public view, on the floor of the ...
What happened when I cried at work: From Nadine Dorries’ public tears in the face of political defeat to Mariella Frostrup’s weeping episode after being sacked, some of ...
Watching the tears run down Rachel Reeves' cheeks during PMQs on Wednesday, one thought came to mind, 'she's broken', and my ...
Keir Starmer suffers fresh blow as Labour regional mayor criticises 'mess'
Steve Rotheram believes missteps over winter fuel payments and the government's welfare reform bill have made Downing Street ...
Rachel Reeves to announce review of workplace pensions contributions — here’s what it could mean
Rachel Reeves is set to announce an overhaul of the pensions regime when she delivers a major speech at Mansion House this ...
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises to cover scrapped welfare bill
Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out fresh tax rises after admitting the government’s U-turn on its flagship welfare reforms ...
Labour civil war brews as rebels demand Starmer scrap major policy
Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, said: “It is imperative that the Government scrap the two child limit and the ...
Rachel Reeves should be as open as possible about tax rises
Rachel Reeves should be as open as possible about tax rises - THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The chancellor ought to take ...
Raise taxes or this government will fail, Rachel Reeves’s former top adviser warns
Treasury minister Jim O’Neill has warned Reeves will have to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT to fill the £5bn black hole left by the welfare climbdown ...
Is it embarrassing if a politician cries in public, or does it make them seem more human?
That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what ...
Red Wall legend warns Starmer and Reeves 'you neglected the North - now it's Brexit 2.0'
Britain is in danger of becoming the 'sick man' of the developed world under Labour, warns Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.