Viral GB News Clip Shows Rachel Reeves Under Fire as Claims Over “£22bn Black Hole” Are Challenged


Viral GB News Clip Shows Rachel Reeves Under Fire as Claims Over “£22bn Black Hole” Are Challenged
A tense moment on GB News has gone viral after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was sharply questioned by political commentator Ben Leo during a live discussion about Labour’s public finance messaging.
In the clip, Leo challenges Reeves’ repeated reference to a £22 billion funding gap, arguing that official figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility paint a more complex picture. He pressed the Chancellor to clarify how the number was calculated and whether it accurately reflects the current fiscal outlook.

Reeves defended her position, saying her comments were based on wider assessments of inherited pressures on public spending and future commitments. No official correction has been issued by the Treasury, and there is no independent confirmation that the figure was deliberately misleading.
The exchange has sparked fresh debate online about transparency, political messaging and the growing impact of short viral clips on public trust.
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