UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves paused her speech to address a pro-Palestinian protest, reaffirming Labour’s pledge to recognize a Palestinian state and highlighting key policy achievements.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was interrupted during her Labour Party conference speech in Liverpool on September 29, 2025, by a pro-Palestinian protester who shouted about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including “mass starvation.” Reeves paused to reaffirm Labour’s commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state, emphasizing the party’s shift from protest to governance. She highlighted key policies enacted under Labour’s leadership, including minimum wage increases, free school meals, breakfast clubs, and five interest rate cuts, stressing the focus on delivering tangible results in power. Her remarks drew applause from the audience.