MPs to vote on cutting winter fuel payment for pensioners as Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says government has 'no choice'

The government has 'no choice' but to cut winter fuel payments for the majority of pensioners, a minister has said ahead of MPs voting on the controversial plan. The move - which will see around 10 million people lose the payment of up to £300 to help with energy costs - has been defended by Labour, who said 'tough decisions' need to be made in light of the £22bn 'black hole' in public finances.

He added: 'I am determined that we will take tough decisions because the change which is improved living standards, people feeling better off, better public services, dealing with crime and immigration and issues like that, that change will only happen if we fix the foundations now.' Further potentially unpopular measures, including possible tax rises, are expected next month when Ms Reeves delivers her first Budget.

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