Kemi Badenoch Criticises Rachel Reeves' Economic Policies in Heated Debate
# Kemi Badenoch Launches Scathing Attack on Rachel Reeves Over Economic Policies
## During Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch confronted Labour’s Rachel Reeves regarding her economic track record.
Kemi Badenoch, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, took aim at Rachel Reeves during Prime Minister’s Questions, highlighting her previous roles in customer services at the Bank of England. On this occasion, Badenoch portrayed Reeves' economic credentials as lacking depth and effectiveness. Observers noted that Reeves appeared visibly uncomfortable as the exchanges unfolded alongside Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Badenoch’s criticism specifically targeted the impact of Chancellor Reeves’ policies on youth employment, stating, “It is not just that he is saddling graduates with debt. Yesterday the Bank of England stated that his policies are fuelling youth unemployment.” She further emphasized that, “For the first time ever, youth unemployment is now higher here than in the EU.”
Badenoch underscored that Reeves, purportedly an economist, has had previous roles described as “head of planning” and “customer relations” at the Bank of England. This led to the assertion that her actual experience in economic matters may not align with her claims. The heated exchange served to reinforce the Conservative government's stance on economic competence compared to Labour’s approach.