1 hour ago Keir Starmer warned elderly people ‘going to die’ as he is confronted on radio show over winter fuel cuts

In a BBC interview, Keir Starmer heard from a concerned listener who will struggle to stay warm due to Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Events

5 hours ago Keir Starmer warned elderly people ‘are going to die’ as fears mount over winter fuel cuts

Keir Starmer was confronted during a round of local radio interviews by a listener named Maxine who said ‘we just can’t keep warm’ and that ‘elderly people are literally going to die’

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6 hours ago It makes sense to make winter fuel payment change, says Sir Keir Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up to £300, in a cost-saving measure, as she sought to repair the nation’s finances.

Politics

7 hours ago Keir Starmer battered over farms inheritance tax raid and winter fuel allowance axe in local radio interviews as PM insists he is putting NHS ahead of the 'relatively wealthy'

Keir Starmer wriggled as he was challenged by a series of BBC presenters over the backlash against the key policies.

Economics

39 hours ago Labour MSPs 'failed to engage' with UK Government ahead of Budget and Winter Fuel Payment cut

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves has held no formal meetings with MSPs since Labour was returned to power at the general election in July.

Politics