Susanna Reid and Lorraine Mock Rachel Reeves' "Bonkers" Speech
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced criticism from breakfast TV hosts Susanna Reid and Lorraine following her long-winded speech that failed to deliver clear messages to viewers.
Criticism of Rachel Reeves' Address
Both Susanna Reid and Lorraine agreed that Reeves' speech was devoid of substance despite her efforts to prepare voters ahead of her manifesto-breaking Budget. Reeves attributed upcoming tax rises to Brexit, the Tories, and international economic pressures, although Labour pledged not to raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT.
Susanna Reid's Reaction
"What's changed in the course of that speech? I don't understand why the Treasury decided to take up that much airtime for breakfast television viewers and then say I'm not going to tell you what's in the Budget."
Reid questioned the value of the speech, expressing confusion over its lack of concrete information.
Andrew Pierce's Comment
The Daily Mail columnist and Good Morning Britain contributor Andrew Pierce agreed with Reid, asking:
"What was the point of that speech?"
Lorraine's Impression
During a segment promoting her show, Lorraine was reminded of a moment when a guest gave an interview without saying anything meaningful.
"It reminds me of a moment when you were watching an interview where the guest said nothing and you said 'What was the point of that?'"
Susanna and Lorraine's skepticism highlights the widespread disappointment with the Chancellor's ambiguous address.
Author's summary: Susanna Reid and Lorraine sharply criticized Rachel Reeves' vague speech, underscoring the failure to provide clarity ahead of Labour's upcoming Budget.