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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 ...
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 ...
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
The original welfare proposals had been part of a package that ministers expected would save up to £5bn a year – with ...
GB News stars tear into Rachel Reeves over Labour tax hikes: 'Out of their depth'
Political commentator Dr Mike Jones said the 'British taxpayer is going to pay the price' for Rachel Reeves' actions.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The rules of the crying game for politicians
Like stripes, the right to cry in public must first be earned. The people need to know their leader is otherwise brave and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Conservatives will look to amend Government welfare Bill
The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the Universal Credit Bill – and party leader ...