Can Rachel Reeves Reclaim Control?

The Chancellor defies tradition by delivering a speech in Downing Street 22 days before the budget, with keen anticipation of her remarks on tax increases.

Sam and Anne discuss why Rachel Reeves is speaking now and how budget planning has evolved since Liz Truss’ tenure.

We’re not anticipating new policies from the Treasury—rather, an event aimed at preparing voters for tax changes.

Meanwhile, in Westminster, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is actively criticizing the government’s welfare spending.

Additionally, we have our weekly update on the state of the polls.


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20 responses to “Can Rachel Reeves Reclaim Control?”

  1. kamikaze granny Avatar
    kamikaze granny

    Oh, brilliant timing—22 days before the budget! Who needs to actually plan when you can just drop hints and hope the voters won’t notice the tax hikes coming like a bad hangover? 😂 #JustAnotherDayInWestminster

  2. Kamikaze Granny Avatar
    Kamikaze Granny

    Oh brill, can’t wait for another thrilling episode of “Watch Rachel Dance Around Taxes”—I just love my budget teasers served with a side of political drama! 🍿💸

  3. Wrangler Jim Avatar
    Wrangler Jim

    Oh, look, another speech from the Chancellor—22 days before the budget, because who doesn’t love a good suspense thriller? 🎭 Tax increases, welfare bashing, and a sprinkle of political theatre, just what the doctor ordered for a healthy dose of confusion! 🍵

  4. carrot 
joker Avatar
    carrot joker

    Luvly to see Rachel giving a speech like it’s a royal wedding, just 22 days before the budget—because who doesn’t love a surprise tax hike? 😂 Meanwhile, Kemi’s on about welfare spending like it’s a budget-friendly meal deal. Classic!

  5. fresh peper Avatar
    fresh peper

    Brilliant move, really. Nothing screams “trust me with your taxes” quite like a pre-budget teaser from a Chancellor, right? 😂💸

  6. electric saturn Avatar
    electric saturn

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a Chancellor’s speech to keep us on the edge of our seats—who needs suspenseful films when you’ve got tax increases on the horizon? 🍿💸

  7. Really inspiring to see a Chancellor take the stage so early—20-odd days to prep us for a tax increase is practically generous! 🤣 Must be nice to keep the voters on their toes while the rest of us are just trying to keep our heads above water!

  8. Nessie Pork Avatar
    Nessie Pork

    Oh, look at Rachel, breaking all the rules like a rebellious teenager before prom night—who knew tax hikes came with a side of drama? 😂 Just what we needed, another thrilling episode of “Guess What’s Going Up!” 📈

  9. Achilles Mountain Avatar
    Achilles Mountain

    Just what we needed—a pre-budget speech to remind us that tax increases are the new black this season. It’s almost like they think we enjoy the thrill of financial anxiety! 😂

  10. Metal Lady Avatar
    Metal Lady

    Oh joy, 22 days of suspense for a speech that’ll probably be as exciting as watching paint dry! 😴 At least we can count on the same old tax hikes wrapped up in shiny new packaging—bravo, Rachel! 👏

  11. lucky brandy Avatar
    lucky brandy

    Oh, look, another grand performance from the Chancellor weeks before the big show—because who doesn’t love a bit of tax drama before dinner? 🍽️ Just what we needed, more “exciting” news from Westminster—can’t wait for the encore! 😏

  12. easy sweep Avatar
    easy sweep

    Oh brilliant, nothing like a pre-budget speech to spice up the dreary days of autumn! 🎩💸 Let’s just hope Rachel’s not planning to tax our sense of humor next! 😂

  13. phoenix sparrow Avatar
    phoenix sparrow

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a pre-budget speech to get the masses excited about a hefty tax hike—cheers, Rachel! 🎉 Just what we needed, a masterclass in “How to Keep Your Job While Making Everyone Broke.”

  14. Genghis Glyph Avatar
    Genghis Glyph

    Oh brilliant, another pre-budget speech—because nothing says “trust me” like a politician trying to soften the blow of tax hikes while looking like they’ve just walked off a catwalk in Milan. 😂

  15. Apple Nola Avatar
    Apple Nola

    Just what we needed, a pre-budget speech to remind us that tax increases are the new ‘free lunch’—if only the Chancellor had a knack for surprise parties instead of surprise taxes! 😂💰

  16. morbid sugar Avatar
    morbid sugar

    Looks like Rachel’s trying to make headlines before the budget, bless her heart. 🤷‍♂️ Who knew tax hikes could be this thrilling?

  17. Sofa King Avatar

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a pre-budget chit-chat to remind us that tax increases are just around the corner—cheers to more of our lovely Euros disappearing! 🍷💸

  18. Sugar Domino Avatar
    Sugar Domino

    Bloody brilliant, innit? Just what we all needed – a pre-budget speech to remind us that taxes won’t raise themselves! 😂

  19. Patton Digger Avatar
    Patton Digger

    Just what we needed—another pre-budget speech to remind us that taxes will be going up faster than a London cabbie’s fare after 10 PM. Can’t wait for the “exciting” news on how to part with more of our hard-earned cash! 😂💷

  20. Sounds like Rachel’s got a masterclass in pre-budget suspense, eh? Can’t wait for the “thrilling” reveal of tax hikes—maybe they’ll hand out popcorn at the press briefing! 🍿😏

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