Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Chancellor of the Exchequer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends Keir Starmer's aid budget cuts
Rachel Reeves MP Chancellor of the Exchequer defends Prime Minister Keir Starmer's aid budget cuts. Following a contentious White House meeting, there were swift and widespread messages of solidarity and support for Ukraine from leaders across Europe. (Scripps News)
Sir Keir Starmer says no ‘big decisions’ in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement
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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves told to 'show compassion' or face 'more farmer protests'
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been warned of further farmer protests and told to "show compassion" as the Government comes under further pressure over its planned farm tax. The Chancellor announced that more farmers will have to pay inheritance tax from April 2026 in a major shake up.
UK Development Minister Quits Over PM Starmer's Cut to Aid Budget
British international development minister Anneliese Dodds resigned on Friday over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending. Starmer on Tuesday announced he would boost annual defence spending,
Oxford MP quits government role over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash aid budget
Anneliese Dodds, the international development minister, has quit her post over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the international aid budget.
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out further tax rises and spending cuts next month
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense pressure as the economy continues to flounder and borrowing costs soar ...
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Labour unrest over Reeves’ economic plans in wake of minister quitting
A source said seeing the “stark” outcome for vulnerable people overseas crystalised Dodds’s decision to step down ...
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Rachel Reeves warned £12bn tax rise 'most likely path' to meet Starmer’s defence spending pledge
Rachel Reeves faces a tough choice between £12billion in tax rises or significant spending cuts to meet Sir Keir Starmer's ...
Labour civil war erupts as Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer clash over defence spending
Defence spending will be in the headlines this week as Keir Starmer races to Paris for crisis talks over Ukraine.