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Chancellor's Tense Budget Meeting with Mayor Sparks Controversy

11/27/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly told London Mayor Sadiq Khan to 'get out of my office' during budget meeting.
Reeves denied the incident, saying she has a good relationship with Sadiq Khan.
The budget includes extending Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead.
It also lacks funding for other key transport projects.
The budget raises taxes by £26 billion, drawing criticism for breaching Labour's pledge not to raise taxes on working people.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly told London Mayor Sadiq Khan to 'get out of my office' during budget meeting.
Reeves denied the incident, saying she has a good relationship with Sadiq Khan.
The budget includes extending Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead.
It also lacks funding for other key transport projects.
The budget raises taxes by £26 billion, drawing criticism for breaching Labour's pledge not to raise taxes on working people.