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Starmer Defends Reeves Amid Internal Labour Party Struggles

12/3/2025

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Keir Starmer defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid calls for her resignation by Kemi Badenoch over tax policies.
Starmer said budget decisions were his and criticized the Office for Budget Responsibility after a cybersecurity breach leaked forecasts.
There is some support for ending the two-child benefit cap, but living standards remain stagnant and policies seem lacking.
Starmer's leadership faces internal Labour Party challenges as self-preservation appears to limit bold economic strategy.

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Keir Starmer defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid calls for her resignation by Kemi Badenoch over tax policies.
Starmer said budget decisions were his and criticized the Office for Budget Responsibility after a cybersecurity breach leaked forecasts.
There is some support for ending the two-child benefit cap, but living standards remain stagnant and policies seem lacking.
Starmer's leadership faces internal Labour Party challenges as self-preservation appears to limit bold economic strategy.