Sitting behind the Prime Minister, Reeves’ eyes welled up and, surrounded by political friend and foe alike, as well as the watching media, a tear rolled down her cheek. Predictably, many couldn’t wait to declare her a disaster.

Of course I am aware that Rachel Reeves is no ordinary woman and this is no ordinary workplace – but the reaction was wildly out of proportion. Because let’s be honest – this wasn’t about politics. It was about a woman showing emotion in public,

Rachel Reeves insists she’s ‘cracking on with the job’ as she hugs Starmer after Commons tears - The prime minister and chancellor shared a hug as they moved to calm the markets after a tumultuous wee