Rachel Reeves Faces Criticism Over Free Sabrina Carpenter Concert Tickets

The Chancellor accepted corporate box tickets worth up to £1,000 as Labour prepares for welfare cuts and renewed scrutiny of political gifts.

Rachel Reeves attended a Sabrina Carpenter concert at the O2 arena using free corporate box tickets, reportedly valued at up to £1,000.
The event has reignited criticism over politicians accepting gifts, particularly during a cost of living crisis and as Labour plans significant welfare cuts.
Reeves is expected to declare the tickets in the MPs’ financial interests register, with no suggestion that rules were broken.
The Chancellor reportedly received security advice to avoid general admission seating, a justification similar to one used previously by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Labour MPs opposing the planned welfare cuts have criticized the optics of accepting such hospitality while many disabled individuals face potential reductions in benefits.