In a speech described as a “barnstormer” by a Labour MP, Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, reassured the Parliamentary Labour Party about the government’s stability and achievements. However, concerns were raised about the declining popularity of Keir Starmer and his team, with Rachel Reeves facing the challenge of raising £40 billion through tax increases and welfare cuts in an upcoming Budget. The cabinet is already facing internal strife over budget cuts, highlighting the growing tensions within the party.
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