Commons Approves Cuts to Winter Fuel Allowances, Impacting 10 Million Pensioners

Labour faces internal revolt as charities warn of increasing pensioner poverty and broader social challenges

• The House of Commons has approved the government's plan to cut winter fuel allowances, affecting 10 million pensioners.
• The cuts are part of an effort to address a £22 billion deficit in public finances, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
• The decision has led to significant dissent within the Labour Party, with some MPs abstaining or voting against the cuts.
• Charities and campaigners warn that the move will increase poverty among pensioners, with estimated savings of £1.4 billion annually.
• Critics argue that the cuts reflect a broader trend of austerity measures that could deepen public dissatisfaction and social challenges.

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