Why Rachel Reeves Might Survive Starmer’s Downfall | Lara Spirit & Patrick Maguire
May 27, 2026
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10:34Now PlayingWhy Rachel Reeves Might Survive Starmer’s Downfall | Lara Spirit & Patrick Maguire
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as posted by the channelRachel Reeves is making her case to stay Chancellor as Labour MPs speculate about a future beyond Keir Starmer. Could Andy Burnham keep her in No 11 to reassure the markets, or would a new Labour leader want a clean break?
Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times
Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times
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