Commons erupts as Kemi Badenoch demands Rachel Reeves resign – 'sure as hell should go!'
**Commons erupts as Kemi Badenoch demands Rachel Reeves resign – 'sure as hell should go!'**
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch launched a fierce attack on Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons, insisting that Reeves should resign following her breach of tax promises. This confrontation unfolded during a recent Prime Minister's Questions session, exposing the government's frustrations over economic policies purportedly failing the public.
Badenoch's criticism was pointed as she accused Reeves of lamenting her predicament rather than addressing the significant economic issues citizens face. "If she had any decency she would resign," Badenoch declared, highlighting the disconnect between Reeves' concerns and the public's dire economic reality.
The exchange intensified when Badenoch remarked on the Chancellor's inaction, saying, "If he had a backbone, he would sack her." This statement underscored her belief that leadership requires accountability, particularly in times of economic challenges. She characterized Reeves' predicament as "a nightmare before Christmas," implying that her performance is detrimental to the Labour party's credibility.
During her speech, Badenoch sharply criticized the narratives being spun in mainstream media, stating, "We've been fed puff pieces in the Times and FT showing a woman wallowing in self-pity, whining about 'mansplaining' and 'misogyny'." She emphasized that complaints about Reeves stem not from her being a woman but from her lack of competence.