Winter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK

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The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this winter will look like for millions of pensioners losing out. Plus, he talks to columnist Rafael Behr about whether the technocrats (Starmer and Reeves) are taking the Labour party in the wrong direction. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

11 Sep 2024 English United Kingdom News

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