The Right should fear Rachel Reeves more than Keir Starmer

One of the well-known psychology experiments conducted in the last three decades involved researchers Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons from Harvard. They instructed a group of youngsters consisting of three members wearing black T-shirts and three members wearing white T-shirts to pass a basketball within a limited area.

People watching the video were instructed to internally count the number of times the ball was passed among the players. Shockingly, over 50% of them failed to notice a gorilla clad individual who made an appearance in the midst of the passing activity. The person in the gorilla suit even stood in front of the camera, thumped their chest, and left the frame, but many people still didn't see them.

The "selective attention" concept was demonstrated by the Invisible Gorilla test. When individuals focus intently on one thing, they often overlook a crucial aspect occurring right before their eyes. In the context of the election, Rachel Reeves plays the role of the disguised gorilla. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation, pay close attention to her actions.

Following a 14-year period of opposition, it seems highly likely that the Labour Party will emerge victorious on election day according to current polling data. This would result in Sir Keir Starmer being appointed as prime minister and Rachel Reeves becoming the first female chancellor of the UK. A standout feature within the Labour manifesto, spanning the first 20 pages, was the near-exclusive focus on Sir Keir Starmer, with only one image featuring an individual other than the Labour leader - which happened to be Rachel Reeves.

Although the Right is grappling to find common ground on how to combat the forthcoming ascent of the Labour Party (from being plan-less to having socialist and covert plans), they have identified one pertinent issue. Starmer's challenge with consistency is evident to voters. A senior Labour member I conversed with last week explained that there are legitimate concerns, amongst the public and business heads alike, regarding tax hikes, and they anticipate a slew of policies brought up and abandoned on a regular basis once July 4th passes.

The criticism against Starmer is gaining momentum due to his political background, which is his major drawback - he's known as Mr. Flip Flop. Although he claims to have not believed that Jeremy Corbyn would win in 2019, he showed complete support for that result during that time. This response seems highly unbelievable.

Regarding Europe, the Labour party has promised in their manifesto that the UK will avoid becoming involved with the EU, which means withdrawing from the customs union and single market. This decision will bring the end of freedom of movement. The promise was made by the previous spokesperson for Brexit in the shadow cabinet, who is very supportive of a second referendum.

He made a commitment to decrease the number of people who migrate to the country, but has not disclosed to what extent.

During his sentimental periods, he refers to himself as a socialist, but it's unclear why since Starmer isn't supporting the idea of the state owning and managing the production and distribution of goods and services for the benefit of workers.

When faced with difficult situations, Starmer appears to struggle with making firm decisions. This is evident in the recent reversal of the £28 billion pledge towards green policies, where the delay suggested a lack of assertiveness at the highest level. The conservative side is able to detect this vulnerability, and even those within the Labour party who are more truthful acknowledge this to be a factual reality.

Reeves is a woman who is extremely tough and consistent, in contrast to the Holborn and St Pancras representative. If you're concerned about Starmageddon, Reeves' presence should reassure you.

She declined to work for Corbyn and instead spent several productive years leading the Business Select Committee. Despite representing a constituency in Leeds West, which voted to leave the EU, she reluctantly supported a second referendum. She has been careful to distance herself from being labeled as "socialist".

If Labour wins the election, it will be Reeves' responsibility to make sure their economic growth plan is successful. The country is eager for change, and Reeves supports an industrial strategy where the state actively participates, building houses and infrastructure in her own backyard and strengthening trading ties with the EU.

In her attempt to challenge Ronald Reagan's claim that the phrase "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help" is the most hazardous nine words in the English language, the Shadow Chancellor aims to put it to the test. It is common knowledge that the public sector is susceptible to bureaucracy and sluggishness, while government officials often engage in internal conflicts and display their egos. However, the Shadow Chancellor is confident that she can defy these tendencies and restore order.

Assuming that her scheme to boost the economy succeeds (which is certainly not a given), then a multitude of benefits will ensue. This encompasses increased funding for public services, improvements to the NHS and social care, strengthened defence measures, and reductions in taxes.

The situation is crucial. Every month, Reeves will feel anxious waiting for the most recent growth data from The Office for National Statistics. If the results show stagnation, it will be a heavy burden for her to bear. However, if the results are positive, it will indicate a way towards financial success that many people have been eagerly waiting for. The Chancellor's evaluation will depend on the GDP statistics.

To have confidence in her success, Reeves must trust that certain actions may lead to positive outcomes. For example, if the economy undergoes growth, it could be beneficial to consider taking a chance on unfreezing tax thresholds. This could potentially disprove the Institute for Fiscal Studies' argument that Labour's tax policies would result in £11 billion of tax increases due to the Conservative party's decision to freeze thresholds and allowances, resulting in more individuals being subjected to higher tax rates.

I had a conversation with the shadow chancellor last week, and she kept making it clear that she desires a decrease in taxes for working individuals. By "working people," she specifically means those with moderate incomes, not the affluent ones. She expressed that she would proudly take credit for this change.

If the country’s financial situation improves by the time of her first budget in the fall, it could be considered a surprising and impressive achievement.

During the event in Manchester where the manifesto was presented, Starmer confessed that Reeves, who was sitting in the very first row closest to him on the stage, had "created all the financial estimates" for the government's proposals. This casual remark implied a lot more than what Starmer intended to communicate. Anything that requires money in the Labour party cannot go forward without the approval of Reeves.

Last year, there was a survey asking "Which person would be the most suitable as a Chancellor?" and Sajid Javid got the most votes with a 16% lead over John McDonnell. Recently, Reeves is now leading Jeremy Hunt by two percentage points in the same survey.

The conservative side has many negative points to accuse Starmer of and are already preparing their arguments for the day after the election. They believe that his government will not be successful and will cause an economic crisis. As a result, voters may feel regret for choosing him as their leader.

The Labour party thinks that Reeves could be their safety net and a very capable Chancellor of the Exchequer who hasn't been fully recognized yet.