During Prime Minister's Questions, Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen visibly upset when Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to confirm her position amid economic challenges. Starmer faced backlash for a recent U-turn on welfare reforms that resulted in a £5 billion black hole in Reeves’ spending plans. Concerns of potential tax increases loomed over the upcoming Autumn Budget. Kemi Badenoch criticized Starmer's leadership, suggesting that Reeves is a 'human shield' for his incompetence and questioned her future in office.
The Chancellor was seen visibly in tears during Prime Minister's Questions as Sir Keir Starmer refused to guarantee Rachel Reeves will keep her job, amid controversies over welfare reforms.
Starmer faced criticism for U-turns related to welfare reforms, leaving a nearly £5 billion black hole in Reeves' spending plans, raising concerns over tax increases.
Kemi Badenoch called the Chancellor 'absolutely miserable' and suggested that she may not retain her position by the next election, describing her as a 'human shield' for Starmer's failings.
Starmer blamed the Conservative Party for economic failures while refusing to confirm the Chancellor's job stability, declaring that she could not know future budget outcomes.
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