“Labour Facing Backbench REBELLION” | Dr David Bull | Dr Renee Hoenderkamp

Ministers are in turmoil over Rachel Reeves's bombshell decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners, leaving only the poorest eligible. The Guardian can exclusively reveal that government insiders are now pushing for urgent financial relief to calm the mounting backlash.

In a shocking move announced on July 29, the chancellor revealed plans to axe the allowance for all pensioners in England and Wales, except those receiving pension credit. This bold cut will impact around 10 million pensioners, sparking fury among over-65s and leading charities like Age UK.

With MPs swamped by angry complaints, cabinet ministers are privately admitting that this policy may prove impossible to defend without a major U-turn.

Dr David Bull and Dr Renee Hoenderkamp discuss the latest headlines.

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