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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made a significant U-turn regarding winter fuel payments, reinstating the payment for over three-quarters of pensioners. The Sun is demanding an apology from Reeves, deeming her initial decision to cut the payment as “fuelish”. Many are calling the move humiliating, including the Metro, as Reeves will only save £450m instead of the originally projected £1.5bn.
The Daily Mail is critical of the chancellor and prime minister, labeling them as deluded in light of the winter fuel payment U-turn. Sir Keir Starmer is mocked for suggesting that Labour has “fixed” the economy, leading to the ability to reinstate the winter fuel payment. In contrast, the Daily Express celebrates the U-turn as a victory for pensioners after campaigning relentlessly for 298 days.
Labour MPs welcome the U-turn on winter fuel payments, although there are cautionary statements warning against making a similar mistake with planned cuts to disability benefits. The i paper reports that backbench MPs are urging the Cabinet to heed their warnings to avoid another U-turn. The Daily Mirror describes the U-turn as “Winter Wonderful”, highlighting the dramatic change of heart
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