Sir Keir Starmer says a stabilised economy has allowed the government to reinstate most winter fuel payments.
Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will now receive support this winter after a £1.25bn U-turn.
The Prime Minister denied the move was a response to backlash, insisting it followed a reassessment of the country’s financial position.
Report by Covellm.
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