BBC Faces Backlash Over Refusal to Play Anti-Starmer Christmas Song

The parody track criticizing Labour's winter fuel cuts is a contender for Christmas No. 1, raising significant funds for charity despite limited airplay.

The song 'Freezing This Christmas,' a parody of Mud's 1974 hit, criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners.
The track, performed by Dean Ager and written by Chris Middleton, has topped the iTunes and Official Downloads charts but has yet to enter the Official Singles Chart.
Proceeds from the song, which has already raised over £35,000, are being donated to charities supporting the elderly, including Age UK.
The BBC has declined to play the song, citing audience expectations, which has drawn criticism from campaigners, Tory MPs, and the song's creators.
The song has gained over 1.6 million YouTube views and widespread public support, with bookmakers giving it strong odds to claim the coveted Christmas No. 1 spot.