The Price of Civility: A Heckler's Unwelcome Gift Rachel Reeves' response to a foul mouthed heckler at a petrol station in Leeds was a welcome respite from the usual vitriol.
While some might view her rebuke as overly defensive or petty, it's hard to argue with the shadow chancellor's assertion that good manners matter – particularly when they're being flouted by those who claim to be champions of British values.
The heckler, a Reform UK supporter, was berating Reeves from his van, shouting profanities and waving English flags. Her response was simple yet telling: "Not very British.