Rachel Reeves

Reeves: Increases to household water bills a ‘bitter pill’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has described a planned average 21% increase to water bills as a “bitter pill” for consumers amid the sewage pollution scandal and cost-of-living crisis. Household water..

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils plan for growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a plan to grow the economy, including building new housing and infrastructure. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow..

Starmer's key team arrive ahead of cabinet meeting

Sir Keir Starmer's team have begun arriving at ahead of a cabinet meeting at Number 10 later this morning. Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell were all..

Rachel Reeves gives first speech as chancellor in Treasury

Newly-apponinted chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has told the Treasury her central mission in government is to restore economic growth. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn..

Labour’s Rachel Reeves wins Leeds West and Pudsey

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has won the newly created constituency of Leeds West and Pudsey, having previously represented Leeds West since 2010. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at..

Rachel Reeves: Starmer can turn country’s fortunes around

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells Channel 4: “What Keir [Starmer] has achieved in the Labour Party in turning it around is phenomenal. And I know that, if he can do that to the Labour Party, he..

Rachel Reeves launches Labour's Welsh manifesto

Rachel Reeves has launched Labour's Welsh manifesto. The shadow chancellor promised a "fully costed, fully funded plan" for a stronger Wales. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at..

Reeves: Labour is the party of British business

Rachel Reeves says Labour's manifesto is one for "wealth creation" and that Labour is the "party of British business". The shadow chancellor adds that with a Labour government Britain will be "open to..

Rachel Reeves reacts to Tory election betting allegations

Rachel Reeves says if the Conservative candidates accused of betting on the general election date were in the Labour party, "they would have been suspended by now". The shadow chancellor adds, "this..

Starmer and Reeves hold Q and A on policies at supermarket

Sir Keir Starmer has discussed plans to grow the economy, help university students and stop small boats crossing the English Channel, with supermarket workers in Wiltshire. Shadow Chancellor Rachel..

Rachel Reeves reacts to fall in inflation

Rachel Reeves welcomes today’s drop in inflation but rejects claims it shows the Conservative government’s plans are working. Speaking in Swindon on the day the Office for National Statistics..

Starmer: Beer duty freeze important for hospitality

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says it's 'important' the hospitality sector is supported - and frozen beer duty was part of that package. He adds he supported comments made by Shadow Chancellor..

Starmer and Reeves questioned by workers at Southampton Port

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves take questions from workers at Port of Southampton as they launch the party's green investment plans. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on..

Reeves and Reynolds join business leaders for breakfast

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds join business leaders from the British Infrastructure Council for breakfast. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at..

Shadow Chancellor: UK economy ‘flatlined’ in April

The UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Gross domestic product was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said...

Labour warns of £4,800 mortgage hike from Tory plans

The Conservatives’ plans will lead to “a second Tory mortgage bombshell”, Rachel Reeves has said. Speaking at a press conference responding to the Tory manifesto, the shadow chancellor said:..

Shadow chancellor rules out tax increases

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has accused Rishi Sunak of lying about Labour's tax plans in his first TV debate against Sir Keir Starmer as she revealed the party has "no plans to increase taxes on..

The Labour Party launches 'battle bus'

Sir Keir Starmer compared Tory defections to the frequency of public transport as he launched Labour’s campaign battle bus tour in west London. The Labour leader, his deputy Angela Rayner and shadow..

Labour: Not the time for a victory lap or champagne

Reacting to the fall in inflation to 2.3%, Labour’s Rachel Reeves says it “not the time for a victory lap and popping champagne corks” as “working families and pensioners are still worse..