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UK: Labour Party Votes Against Government’s Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

London: In a pivotal moment during its annual conference in Liverpool, members of Britain’s Labour Party voted narrowly against the government’s decision to limit winter fuel payments for the elderly. This vote adds pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has supported the cuts as a necessary measure to stabilize the economy amidst significant fiscal challenges. During the conference, Starmer…