Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Published: 7/2/2025

Sir Keir Starmer supports Rachel Reeves as chancellor post her emotional moment during PMQs, noting she will be chancellor "into the next election and for many years after." Despite speculations about Reeves' future, Starmer praises her work and reaffirms their shared vision. Reeves' tears during the session reportedly stemmed from a personal matter and were not linked to politics or recent welfare U-turns.