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Chancellor Reeves Stands Firm After Emotional PMQs Moment

4/15/2026

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated she feels no regret for crying during Prime Minister's Questions last year but may skip future sessions if she feels emotional.
Her tears came amid pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer regarding her position after a welfare policy misstep.
Reeves emphasized that public figures are subject to scrutiny and will not apologize for her emotions.
She revealed she does not use AI tools, despite supporting rapid AI adoption in the UK.
The Prime Minister has committed £2 billion to AI initiatives, while Reeves announced a £500 million fund for British AI companies.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated she feels no regret for crying during Prime Minister's Questions last year but may skip future sessions if she feels emotional.
Her tears came amid pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer regarding her position after a welfare policy misstep.
Reeves emphasized that public figures are subject to scrutiny and will not apologize for her emotions.
She revealed she does not use AI tools, despite supporting rapid AI adoption in the UK.
The Prime Minister has committed £2 billion to AI initiatives, while Reeves announced a £500 million fund for British AI companies.