Best of the Spectator Quite right!: should Rachel Reeves go?
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Dec 3, 2025 Rachel Reeves faces severe scrutiny as Labour's Budget crumbles, sparking debates about her future. Was Starmer's unusual nursery press conference a strategy or a sign of panic? The podcast dives into the implications of the OBR chair's resignation and its potential impact on Reeves. Meanwhile, chaos erupts within the far-left factions as Zarah Sultana's vision clashes with old guard Corbynites. As Christmas approaches, the hosts also share quirky rules for gifting and their favorite book recommendations.
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Budget Did More Harm Than Good
- The budget intended to reset Labour instead accelerated its unraveling through shifting explanations and revealed dishonesty.
- Michael Gove and Madeline Grant argue the public sees serial casuistry as gaslighting, not competence.
Starmer's Support Buys Short-Term Cover
- Madeline Grant says Rachel Reeves's fate is tied to the prime minister, which temporarily shields her.
- She warns that a bizarre nursery press conference signalled panic rather than control.
Resignation Raises, Not Lowers, Pressure
- Richard Hughes's OBR resignation intensifies scrutiny by prompting the question: if he resigns, why not Reeves?
- Michael Gove likens it to a witness turning King's evidence that raises pressure on ministers.