Rachel Reeves' Response to a 'Ridiculous Question' Triggers User Criticism

With the country bracing for fresh tax hikes, Reeves' expression — rather than her policies — has become the centre of attention, drawing sharp criticism and sparking debate across social media. A video of Chancellor Rachel Reeves is going viral after she was filmed outside 11 Downing Street ahead of her Autumn Budget statement, responding to a series of pointed questions with what some have described as a "smug" expression. Reeves, holding the iconic red Budget box, had just stepped out to deliver her high-stakes financial plan to Parliament on November 26, 2025. With Britain facing a deepening financial crisis and tax hikes looming, Reeves admitted the public was "angry" as she prepared to announce sweeping revenue-raising measures — including an expected extension of the tax threshold