Politics At Sam and Anne's

The real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war


Published: 16 October 2025 at 07:47 Europe/London

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Following Sam’s scoop that the Chancellor is considering tax rises and spending cuts in the budget – who is she actually targeting to fill the black hole? 
 
Anne has the latest vibes and feelings from the US as she travels with Rachel Reeves to Washington. 
 
The duo also consider the economic position, the language and the credibility of Ms Reeves ever getting out of the dreaded ‘doom loop’. 
 
Elsewhere, the Prime Minister publishes three witness statements by the deputy national security advisor in an attempt to end the China spy row, but has it left more questions than answers? 

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