The Conservatives have forced a major Labour U-turn over plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments to millions of pensioners.
Labour had previously said they would not hold a vote on the decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments - a controversial policy that has faced considerable backlash from Conservatives.The proposed plans from Labour would see 10 million people stripped of Winter Fuel Allowance.However, Thursday's announcement appeared to show a dramatic change of heart, with MPs now set to return to the House of Commons to hold a vote on the plans.
Speaking following the announcement, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said: “We welcome that the Labour Government have u-turned and there will now be a vote on the Conservative motion to scrap the cruel cut to Winter Fuel Payments.
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