India  

Botched partial winter fuel U-turn could have profound consequences for Starmer

Sky News Thursday, 22 May 2025
The utter crass political mishandling of yesterday's botched partial winter fuel U-turn could have profound consequences for Sir Keir Starmer
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: ODN - Published
News video: Tory leader brands PM’s reason for fuel U-turn a ‘joke’

Tory leader brands PM’s reason for fuel U-turn a ‘joke’ 01:24

Kemi Badenoch says it is a "joke" to say that Sir Keir Starmer's partial U-turn on winter fuel payments is a reaction to the economy improving. The Conservative leader also says she would like to see a change that means pensioners who earn “£11,000 to £15,000 a year getting winter fuel...

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

Starmer says he was 'heavily focused' on world affairs before U-turn on welfare

Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "heavily focused" on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion by MPs.
Sky News
Starmer: Welfare must be fixed ‘the Labour way’ [Video]

Starmer: Welfare must be fixed ‘the Labour way’

Sir Keir Starmer says the welfare system must be reformed without removing the “safety net” for vulnerable people. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, he said change is a “moral imperative” but must be done “the Labour way” - supporting those in need while helping others back into work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:35Published
Starmer labels Farage a ‘wolf in Wall Street clothing’ [Video]

Starmer labels Farage a ‘wolf in Wall Street clothing’

Sir Keir Starmer has attacked Nigel Farage as a “wolf in Wall Street clothing” with “no idea” about issues like Port Talbot’s blast furnaces. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, he accused Reform UK of opposing workers’ rights and backing “unfunded tax cuts for billionaires”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:20Published

Fixing welfare a 'moral imperative', PM says, after government U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK's welfare system is a "moral imperative" after the government's U-turn.
Sky News
Starmer shown Hawk T2 during visit to RAF Valley [Video]

Starmer shown Hawk T2 during visit to RAF Valley

Caption: Keir Starmer tours RAF Valley in Anglesey. During his visit, he is shown a Hawk T2, the RAF's premier fast jet trainer. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:38Published

Related videos from verified sources

Badenoch: PM is a coward [Video]

Badenoch: PM is a coward

Leader of the Opposition critisized PM on the recent U-turn on the winter fuel payments. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that the Government made its U-turn on the winter fuel allowance..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:09Published
Starmer cites stabalised economy in winter fuel U-turn [Video]

Starmer cites stabalised economy in winter fuel U-turn

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..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:31Published
Kemi Badenoch reacts to winter fuel U-turn [Video]

Kemi Badenoch reacts to winter fuel U-turn

Kemi Badenoch welcomed the winter fuel payment U-turn, insisting it should have happened sooner. Speaking on Monday, the Conservative party leader said: "I'm glad the government has finally done this..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:46Published

Related news from verified sources

‘Messi and I have made history, now Yamal’s turn: Ronaldinho

“Messi and I have already made history, now it’s Lamine Yamal’s turn. What he’s shown so far, at such a young age and with so much talent, is...
Mid-Day

Sonu Nigam loses his cool at Bengaluru concert

Sonu Nigam's Bengaluru concert took an unexpected turn when a fan's rude demand for a Kannada song led to the singer expressing his frustration. Nigam, who had...
IndiaTimes

Ailing bride in his arms, groom takes ‘saat phere’ at hospital OPD in Madhya Pradesh

In a heartwarming turn of events, a hospital OPD in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district became a wedding venue. Aditya Singh and Nandini Solanki, determined to...
IndiaTimes