Health Secretary Wes Streeting not 'remotely happy' about cuts to winter fuel allowance

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told Sky News he is not "remotely happy" about cuts to the winter fuel allowance - but says it's necessary to balance the books.

The government is facing a rebellion over their controversial plans on Tuesday when MPs get to vote on the measures.

Unions are also calling for the government to change tack which will see millions of pensioners lose the benefit this year.

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