

Guess Who: UK Ministers Write to Starmer to Protest Spending Cuts
Oct 17, 2024
Ailbhe Rea, Bloomberg's associate editor, dives into the surprising rift among UK ministers as they express alarm over impending spending cuts. She reveals how these ministers bypassed the Chancellor to voice their concerns directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marking a rare and dramatic move. The discussion highlights fears that cuts could stifle growth and betray electoral promises, underscoring the mounting tensions within the Cabinet. Ailbhe also touches on the Labour Party's evolving budget strategy amidst a wave of austerity pressures.
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