FACT-CHECK: Unrepentant Reeves Claims She Never Made Benefits ‘Pocket Money’ Analogy

Rachel Reeves was put on the spot today by the Treasury Select Committee over comments made by her and Darren Jones comparing the Spring Statement’s welfare reforms to cutting back pocket money for kids. Reeves repeated that Jones had already apologised for his “clumsy” remarks, though made it clear she wouldn’t be saying sorry herself:

“I was asked a specific question.