It might be uncomfortable territory, but it's worth reflecting on just how unprecedented Wednesday's events in the House of Commons were.The images blared across the media of Rachel Reeves in tears as Sir Keir Starmer answered questions from the dispatch box were devastating for a chancellor who has made having an iron core central to her public image.

The prime minister and chancellor shared a hug as they moved to calm the markets after a tumultuous week which saw tears in the Commons during PMQs

UK prime minister says he ‘in lockstep’ with chancellor who will be in the position for a ‘very long time to come’