‘She’s a disaster!’ Rachel Reeves torn apart in blistering rant over ‘dangerous’ economic policies: ‘She has to go’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting criticism and calls to resign after it emerged that she accepted free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert in London earlier this month.
The revelation has reignited controversy over government officials accepting freebies, with Reeves accused of being “disastrous” and “dangerous” for the UK economy. The Chancellor watched the US pop star perform from a corporate box, while resale tickets for the sold-out gig were being sold for as much as £900.
Reeves is expected to declare the gift in the next register of MPs’ financial interests, with a Treasury spokesperson stating that “all declarations will be made in the usual way.” However, the incident has sparked outrage, particularly given the timing of her upcoming Spring Budget announcement and the government’s recent cuts to benefits like the Winter Fuel Allowance and inheritance tax reforms affecting farmers.
Commentator Lizzie Cundy slammed Reeves during an appearance on GB News, calling for her to resign “with immediate effect.” Cundy described Reeves as “inept” and “out of her depth,” warning that her policies are having a “dangerous” impact on the country. She also criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Reeves as Chancellor, questioning his judgment and leadership.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell also expressed concern, stating that she believed the issue of ministers accepting free hospitality had been “settled.
Maskell described the reports as “deeply troubling,” especially at a time when many disabled people are facing cuts to their support under the government’s “Get Britain Working” reforms.
Reeves’s office defended her attendance at the concert, citing “security advice” that prevented her from attending in the general admission areas. However, the controversy has drawn attention to her connections with AEG, the owner of the corporate box, which is a former client of lobbying firm FTI Consulting.
The backlash comes as Reeves prepares to deliver her Spring Budget, with critics arguing that her policies are out of touch with the needs of ordinary Britons. The incident has further fueled concerns about transparency and accountability within the government, as well as the impact of Reeves’s economic decisions on vulnerable communities.
