- Sir Keir Starmer declined to confirm whether Rachel Reeves would retain her position as Chancellor in a potential cabinet reshuffle.
- During Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Sir Keir on Reeves' future, leading to speculation about her job security.
- Badenoch remarked that Sir Keir's non-committal response suggested Reeves might be removed from her role.
- Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer, used its parliamentary majority to block a 'sleaze' inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over Lord Mandelson's appointment.
- The inquiry was defeated by 335 votes to 223, indicating Sir Keir has likely navigated the most challenging part of the scandal ahead of the final PMQs before parliament is prorogued.
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