Rachel Reeves pulls out of event hours after Starmer rejects calls to resign

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"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pulled out of an event in the City of London on Tuesday morning, the Treasury has confirmed amid speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's future."

"Ms Reeves was due to take part in a fireside chat with the Lady Mayor of London at the City's global risks summit after attending Cabinet. Her place will now be taken by Treasury minister Lucy Rigby. The Chancellor was seen arriving in Downing Street by car and walking into Number 11 early on Tuesday. She did not respond to questions from reporters as she entered the building. (PA) The PM is defying mounting calls for him to quit, telling a meeting of his Cabinet that the country expects us to get on with governing and that is what I am doing."

"His woes deepened on Tuesday morning as the first minister resigned from his Government urging him to go, and as the number of Labour MPs telling him to set out a timetable for his departure grew to 75. On Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer told his Cabinet that a leadership challenge has not been triggered and the country expects us to get on with governing. In a statement released by Downin"

The Independent emphasizes sending journalists to report on developing issues and separating facts from messaging. It highlights coverage across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, including investigations and documentaries. It states that donations fund reporting, that it is trusted across the political spectrum, and that it avoids paywalls so journalism remains accessible. Separately, Chancellor Rachel Reeves pulled out of a City of London event on Tuesday morning. The Treasury confirmed the change amid speculation about Sir Keir Starmer’s future. Reeves was scheduled for a fireside chat at the City’s global risks summit after attending Cabinet, but Treasury minister Lucy Rigby will take her place. The Prime Minister said the country expects governing to continue, while resignations and growing numbers of Labour MPs called for a timetable for his departure.

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