Senior minister defends Rachel Reeves over claims she misled cabinet on tax rises
Senior cabinet minister Darren Jones has said he does not feel misled by Rachel Reeves "in the slightest" following claims she told the cabinet there was a hole in public finances to justify tax rises.
Rachel Reeves will "of course" be chancellor in six months' time, a senior ally of Sir Keir Starmer has said, despite last night's humiliating showdown over welfare cuts.
Rachel Reeves "should cut taxes to stimulate growth", Baroness Helena Morrissey has said, as she urged the chancellor to "think again" on hiking rates.
We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.