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Thursday briefing: Labour U-turns on winter fuel cuts – but is the political damage already done?

In today’s newsletter: After weeks of denial, Keir Starmer has announced plans to widen eligibility, but with criticism from both opponents and Labour MPs, the government’s handling of cost-of-living policies faces renewed scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Will more pensioners get fuel payments next winter?

It has been suggested pensioners could have to wait for more than a year to have the payment reinstated

Evening Standard

Winter fuel payment cuts were a panic measure finally put right

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The move inadvertently caused maximum political damage to Labour – now, Keir Starmer’s surprise U-turn is an encouraging sign his administration has learnt from its mistakes

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‘It’s all people wanted to talk about’: How Labour U-turned on winter fuel payment cut

After months of mounting anger from voters and pressure from MPs No 10 accepted a change had to be made

The Guardian - UK

Labour could review other benefit cuts after winter fuel U-turn, sources say

Sources say improved economic landscape may lead to two-child benefit cap and health and disability cuts being revisited

The Guardian - UK

U-turn cannot change fact Labour removed winter fuel payments, says John Swinney

NO U-TURN can change the fact the UK Government removed the winter fuel payment from pensioners, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland)

More community sentences in England and Wales could be ‘catastrophic’, warns watchdog

Chief inspector of probation says public at risk from greater use of prison alternatives unless service is better funded

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Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice?

The leader of the opposition missed the openest of open goals after Keir Starmer reversed cuts to winter fuel payments

The Guardian - UK

Cutting aid for girls’ education isn’t just wrong – it’s economically illiterate

This slash-and-burn approach is indefensible and would have been anathema to previous Labour governments, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Patrick Harvie faces Holyrood election challenge from young activist

A PROMINENT Scottish Greens activist is challenging Patrick Harvie for the top spot in the Glasgow list in the 2026 Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Angela Rayner’s soak-the-rich tax plans show what a smart operator she is

COMMENT: Once again, the deputy prime minister has proved that it is she – and not Keir Starmer – who is the force to be reckoned with in Labour, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Scottish Government says publishing Israel meeting details could be ‘antisemitic’

THE Scottish Government claimed that releasing information about a top minister’s secret meeting with an Israeli official would be…

The National (Scotland)

‘I feel embarrassed for her': John Bercow launches brutal attack on Kemi Badenoch and calls Tories 'jokers'

The former speaker claimed the Tory leader is in ‘deep trouble’ following her party’s recent election drubbing

Evening Standard

First workers were disappointed in Labour – now they’re angry. To understand why, visit Birmingham

Ministers are targeting low-paid bin workers while cosseting billionaires. Supporters could not be more disillusioned, says Unite general secretary Sharon Graham

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Evening Standard

Starmer indicates partial U-turn over winter fuel payments squeeze

Sir Keir Starmer told MPs he wanted more pensioners to be eligible for the payment after Labour’s decision to means-test it after coming into office.

Evening Standard

Cabinet in ‘open warfare’ over tax and MPs can’t trust Starmer, says Badenoch

The Tory leader said deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is ‘on manoeuvres’ and asked how MPs could ever trust Sir Keir after a U-turn on fuel cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Rupert Lowe recorded making antisemitic remark at parliament

Exclusive: Former Reform UK MP made comment during a meeting with staff earlier this year, leaked video shows

Evening Standard

Starmer to look at making more pensioners eligible for winter fuel allowance

The Prime Minister has faced pressure to change course over the squeeze on benefits.

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Evening Standard

Kendall says welfare reforms will address ‘economic and social crisis’

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted changes are necessary to get people off benefits and into work.

Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on Chancellor as inflation races to highest for more than a year

Official figures show Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard

Starmer reveals U-turn on cuts to winter fuel payments as Labour MPs threaten revolt and Reform surge in polls

The PM made the announcement in the Commons that the Government was reconsidering the controversial policy

The Guardian - UK

Rayner urged Reeves to consider wealth tax rises before spring statement

Memo from deputy PM to chancellor proposing eight potential measures highlights unease over spending plans

Evening Standard

Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion’ over Gaza in call for UK inquiry

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for an inquiry into Britain’s relationship with Israel.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner proposed array of tax rises in 'secret memo' to Rachel Reeves

Deputy Prime Minister set out proposals to reinstate the pensions lifetime allowance and change dividend taxes in the secret memo

Evening Standard

Rayner ‘sent suggestions to Reeves on raising taxes ahead of spring statement’

The Chancellor has been adamant she will not turn to tax rises as part of the Government’s efforts to fund its policies.

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