Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves entered Parliament with a massive majority, but just a couple of years into the job, both left Downing Street and headed straight to the pub
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were spotted at a pub with drinks in hand just hours they left Downing Street.
The former Prime Minister and Chancellor rocked up to The Pineapple pub in Kentish Town, north London, while Ex-Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham put together his Cabinet. Rather than appearing downtrodden, photographs published today showed the pair in seemingly good spirits.
Mr Starmer was seen chatting and texting on the phone while holding a pint in his hand after he arrived. Another snap at the pub showed the dad of two leaning by the door after putting his pint down and speaking to someone on the phone.
The Pineapple brands itself as northwest London’s “beloved back street boozer.” In addition to a selection of pints and spirits, the pub also offers Thai food, although it is unclear if any of the ex-Prime Minister’s team tucked into any tasty treats.
Just hours before he left Downing Street, Mr Starmer said his “work is done.” He later added: “I go with a smile and I go proud of everything that we have achieved.”
The outgoing Prime Minister said he wished Mr Burnham “every success” before exiting Downing Street, Mr Burnham is now the UK’s seventh Prime Minister since 2016, an unprecedented position in Post War Britain.
At the pub, Ms Reeves was surrounded by friends and colleagues while sipping some wine. The former Chancellor was also seen being embraced by one of her aides at the pub.
Ms Reeves had reportedly been offered the role of Defence Secretary, but she ultimately declined the offer. She was the first female Chancellor in British history, but her position became uncertain after it became clear Mr Burnham would become Labour Party leader and, later, Prime Minister.
Ms Reeves said on social media after leaving Downing Street: “It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The economy today is stronger, fairer and more resilient because of the choices we have taken as a Labour Government over the past two years.”
The mum of two added: “Stability restored, investment delivered and reform to our economy under way. I said when I was appointed Chancellor that I would judge my time in office if the lives ordinary working class people have been improved. I’m proud to say that they have.
“And to every young woman and girl let my time in office show there should be no ceilings on your ambitions, your hopes or your dreams. I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs.”
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