Reeves’ winter fuel payment U-turn shows Labour is running scared of Nigel Farage and Reform

Reeves’ winter fuel payment U-turn shows Labour is running scared of Nigel Farage and Reform

The desire to win back pensioners deserting Labour for Reform was the real calculation at the heart of the winter fuel U-turn, says David Maddox

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