11 m. ago No one's buying it, Rachel! As Starmer awkwardly hugs his Chancellor for the cameras, at least one onlooker can't hide her scepticism

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was flanked at the event in London by Keir Starmer - who gave her an awkward hug - and Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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11 m. ago UK politics live: Rachel Reeves breaks cover after crying in Commons during PMQs

Starmer cheered Reeves on her way to the podium to speak about the NHS 10-year-plan

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14 m. ago Rachel Reeves smiles and laughs in show of unity with Keir Starmer after Commons tears

The Chancellor joined Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting in east London

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24 m. ago Future already looks bright for the NHS under Labour, Starmer says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made her first appearance since she was seen crying in the Commons on Wednesday.

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26 m. ago Nandy demands ‘accountability at highest levels’ after Bob Vylan broadcast

The Culture Secretary said she was ‘not satisfied with the response’ from the BBC so far.

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33 m. ago Major driving law change could see common manoeuvre banned in UK

Proposals to ban pavement parking are currently being reviewed, with a transport minister recently confirming she was in favour of a nationwide ban

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36 m. ago America is over neoliberalism and neoconservatism. Trump is not | Samuel Moyn

Between his so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ and his bombing of Iran, Trump has confirmed he is a man of a familiar pastThe convergence of the US Senate’s passage of Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” in domestic policy with his strike on Iran in foreign policy has finally resolved the meaning of his presidency. His place in history is now clear. His rise, like that of a reawakened left, indicated that America is ready to move on from its long era of neoliberalism and neoconservatism. In office, Trump has blocked the exits by doubling down on both.The first of those slurs, neoliberalism, refers to the commitment across the political spectrum to use government to protect markets and their hierarchies, rather than to moderate or undo them. The second, neoconservatism, is epitomized by a belligerent and militaristic foreign policy. The domestic policy bill now making its way through Congress, with its payoff to the rich and punishment of the poor, is a monument to neoliberal...

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40 m. ago Diogo Jota's wife told him 'death cannot tear us apart' in now heartbreaking post

Diogo Jota's wife Rute Cardoso posted a tragic message and dedicated it to her then partner, writing 'we said it would be until death tore us apart, today I say not even death can do that'

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45 m. ago Diogo Jota death: Lisa Nandy pays tribute to Liverpool forward in House of Commons

Lisa Nandy has paid tribute to Diego Jota in the House of Commons following the footballer’s death at the age of 28.

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46 m. ago Rachel Reeves all smiles as she's seen for first time since PMQ tears with Keir Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves had a tearful moment during a fiery session in Parliament yesterday, with financial analysts spooked by her appearance resulting in a drop in the value of the pound

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51 m. ago Rod Stewart breaks silence on Glastonbury appearance as he makes tearful announcement

Rod Stewart has broken his silence after he took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday, leaving fans in awe as he made a tearful announcement

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74 m. ago Sir Keir Starmer 'didn't appreciate' how upset 'fine' Chancellor Rachel Reeves was during PMQs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has addressed why he didn’t publicly back Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Commons on Wednesday.

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75 m. ago Voices: Kemi Badenoch’s lack of empathy over Rachel Reeves’s tears will come back to haunt her

Neither her party nor the public seems to like the Badenoch style, writes Sean O’Grady. Her tasteless lack of empathy for the chancellor is indicative of a leadership marked by arrogant dismissiveness

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76 m. ago Keir Starmer set for major announcement after Rachel Reeves appeared tearful in PMQs

Keir Starmer is set to unveil a brand new 10-year plan for the NHS – despite his speech being focused on fixing the NHS he is expected to face numerous questions on his Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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94 m. ago Reeves is 'fine' and will be Chancellor 'into next election', says Starmer after her PMQs tears hit markets

The Prime Minister said he spoke to Ms Reeves on Wednesday evening and she is ‘fine’

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99 m. ago Why Starmer finally came out to give his full backing to his tearful chancellor

After Rachel Reeves’ tears and a complete failure by the prime minister to appreciate the gravity of his situation in PMQs, Sir Keir Starmer had to intervene quickly prevent the markets being spooked further, says David Maddox

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1 hour ago Closely watched US jobs report likely to show hiring slowed in June

The steady slowdown in U.S. hiring likely continued in June as President Donald Trump’s trade wars, federal hiring freeze and immigration crackdown weighed on the American job market

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1 hour ago Politics latest: Reeves is ‘fine’ and ‘very resilient’ after fighting back tears at PMQs, says Starmer

Starmers says Chancellor’s tears were ‘nothing to do with politics... it’s purely personal’

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1 hour ago Starmer admits to ‘tough’ few days as prime minister addresses Reeves crying

Sir Keir Starmer has admitted the past few days have been “tough” as he discusses Rachel Reeves crying during parliament on Wednesday (2 July).

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2 h. ago Operation Save Rachel: Keir says he didn't NOTICE his Chancellor crying at PMQs as he guarantees her job amid market panic

Keir Starmer gave a guarantee that Rachel Reeves will remain in her job 'into the next election and for many years after' amid continuing mystery over her public show of emotion.

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