Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has kept a low profile despite a string of unpopular policies and mounting pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Over the past ten days, no cabinet member has publicly defended Starmer, and Reeves' only public post was a bland tweet about a visit to Downing Street.

Reeves' winter fuel allowance cut hits 10 million pensioners

One of the Chancellor's most controversial moves was the removal of the winter fuel allowance, affecting roughly ten million pensioners, a decision that has been cited as a key driver of Starmer's low approval ratings, according to the source .

Only one tweet from Reeves since Monday fuels criticism

While four ministers resigned and more than 90 Labour MPs called for Starmer's ouster, Reeves' sole communication was a tweet thanking “Helen and Stephen from Truman Books” for a Downing Street visit. The post was described as “banal” and sparked mirth and contempt within Labour circles, according to the report.

Speculation that Starmer may sack Reeves after local election loss

Insiders claim Reeves believes Starmer intends to remove her in a post‑election reshuffle, accusing him of planning punishment for her “serial blunders.” However, the source notes that the disastrous local election results may force Starmer to retain her to stabilise the government.

Reeves' alliance with Wes Streeting adds intrigue

The Chancellor’s close friendship with Labour pretender Wes Streeting, highlighted by her emotional support after a recent PMQs session, could influence future policy direction and internal party dynamics, the article suggests .

Who will decide Reeves' fate?

The piece leaves open whether Starmer will keep Reeves to project continuity or replace her to appease dissenting MPs, a question that remains unanswered as the party grapples with internal dissent.