The Deputy Prime Minister was challenged over previous comments in which she accused the Conservatives of plotting to cut the payment which is worth up to £300.
Angela Rayner was left squirming yesterday as she defended controversial plans to scrap the winter fuel payment for 10million pensioners.
During the 2017 election, Ms Rayner tweeted: 'Labour will protect the triple lock on state pensions, maintain the winter fuel allowance and free bus passes for pensioners.' Keir Starmer was berated by Rishi Sunak on Thursday for axing winter fuel allowance in the first session since Parliament returned from its summer break
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