A Chancellor's Breakdown and the Unraveling of Labour's Strategy

Rachel Reeves, in tears, facing uncertainty about her job. It highlighted the human side of politicians, vulnerable and exposed.

Reeves was isolated, a target in Prime Minister's Questions, undefended by Keir Starmer. He seemed preoccupied with his own image.

Westminster is a brutal environment, where self-preservation often wins. The Labour partnership, once united, was now in disarray. The welfare bill was a mess, and Reeves was bearing the brunt.

The atmosphere was tense. Starmer looked weary, attempting a forced smile. Kemi Badenoch's performance led to a rare victory against him.

Badenoch's manner was off-putting, making it hard to sympathize. She attacked, then questioned the welfare bill's savings.

Starmer responded with nostalgia, blaming the Tories. Then came the tears. Reeves cared deeply, and the question was whether she'd be sacrificed for Starmer.

Not everyone gets a second chance. Even Badenoch's future is uncertain. One hostile question was asked, and other Labour MPs focused on local issues. Starmer tried to appear receptive, but he could start by listening to Reeves.