Chancellor Rachel Reeves ruffled viewers’ feathers after making a bold five-word statement on BBC Breakfast this morning
Rachel Reeves’ comment sparked uproar on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
Rachel Reeves was probed on this morning’s BBC Breakfast by longtime host Sally Nugent as the Chancellor told viewers to “judge me on my record” when asked if there would be any change to VAT at the next Budget. Reeves explained: “We made a commitment in our manifesto, and those commitments do stand. And they stand for a reason because in the last parliament, ordinary working people bore the brunt of economic mismanagement, whether it was increases in interest rates or increases in shop prices.”
She continued: “We have had the fastest-growing economy in the G7, and wages are rising faster than prices. Now, of course, there is more to do, but that is why we made those commitments: to protect working people.”
Rachel Reeves did the rounds on news stations this morning (Image: Getty)
Nugent didn’t interject the politician once as she spoke for more than two minutes without being challenged, and viewers were quick to comment on social media.
One person fumed, “Jeez. Her record is appalling. This interview was like being mauled by a kitten. Has the BBC lost its teeth? @TVNaga01 would have challenged the crap she came out with.”
A second added: “Is she having a laugh or just attempting to gaslight the entire nation?! Ppl are judging her record & that’s why they want her & this entire government OUT!”
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A third remarked, ” Why don’t people challenge anyone in government over interest rates? They lie that they oversaw interest rate cuts—you didn’t—and say the last government oversaw interest rate rises. No, the Bank of England (supposedly politically neutral) did that.”
Another said, “The country has judged her on her record, which is why they think she’s out of depth and needs replacing.” Someone else penned, “Where are these wages rising higher than prices, certainly not in the private sector? Another real-term pay cut this year.”
Reeves’ comments come ahead of the Labour Party conference, which is continuing today.
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