Chancellor Rachel Reeves said accepting the freebie at the O2 Arena for her and a 'family member' was the right thing to do'.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing criticism for accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert while preparing to cut Whitehall costs, potentially resulting in job losses. She defended her decision, citing security concerns. Others, including fellow Labour members, have condemned the freebie, calling it "indefensible" given the economic struggles faced by families and highlighting a potential breach of Keir Starmer's pledge to end the government's "addiction to freebies".
