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Chancellor Reeves Faces Calls to Resign Over Budget Crisis

11/17/2025

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, faces mounting pressure to resign over her handling of the economy, with critics saying the 2025 Budget has crippled growth before delivery.
Senior Labour MPs have urged her to abandon the plans, citing a breach of party manifesto pledges.
Observers say she has failed to manage national finances, leading to record borrowing and debt, prompting calls to acknowledge shortcomings and step down.

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, faces mounting pressure to resign over her handling of the economy, with critics saying the 2025 Budget has crippled growth before delivery.
Senior Labour MPs have urged her to abandon the plans, citing a breach of party manifesto pledges.
Observers say she has failed to manage national finances, leading to record borrowing and debt, prompting calls to acknowledge shortcomings and step down.