Rachel Reeves
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Rachel Reeves
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Reeves Drops Concert Tickets After Backlash: No More Free Shows for Chancellor
- Friday, 28 March 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided not to accept free concert tickets again after facing backlash over her attendance at a Sabrina Carpenter gig. She had previously defended accepting £600 worth of tickets for herself and a family member, citing security needs and wanting to do "normal everyday things" with her family. However, she now says she understands the negative perceptions and has no intention of taking concert tickets in the future, only accepting free hospitality if necessary for work events like formal dinners or events.