Politics · 30 November 2025
Reeves denies misleading public on UK finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended herself in multiple Sunday interviews, denying accusations she misled the public about UK finances before her budget. Despite knowing in September that finances were in better shape than portrayed, Reeves maintains she was upfront about needing tax rises. Conservatives accuse her of using pessimistic messaging as a smokescreen for tax increases and are demanding her resignation, with some calling for a Financial Conduct Authority investigation into possible market manipulation.
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