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Will Starmer’s U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts be enough to win back voters?

As the prime minister announces changes to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hugely controversial policy after months of criticism, Whitehall editor Kate Devlin explains why ministers are acting now

The Independent UK

Six-year-old ‘eco warrior’ gets warm reception in Parliament as he waves at PM

The boy could be seen sitting on his mother’s lap as Conservative MP Paul Holmes told the Commons of the youngster’s ‘mission to change the world’.

Evening Standard

Police investigate Enoch Powell portrait hung in village shop as ‘hate incident’

Exclusive: A Shropshire shopkeeper hung the display to show the need for ‘strong political leadership’

The Independent UK

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Cabinet in ‘open warfare’ over tax and MPs can’t trust Starmer, says Badenoch

The Tory leader said deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is ‘on manoeuvres’ and asked how MPs could ever trust Sir Keir after a U-turn on fuel cuts.

Evening Standard

Starmer jokes Farage was ‘first through e-gates in France’ after skipping Brexit deal debate for holiday abroad

Sir Keir Starmer made a jab at Nigel Farage during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (21 May), stating that the Reform UK leader, who is currently holidaying in France, was “first through the e-gates”.

The Independent UK

UK's Starmer suggests that a policy which denied retirees fuel subsidies will be changed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that an unpopular measure which deprived millions of retirees of an annual winter fuel subsidy will be changed

The Independent UK

Starmer defends prison sentence given to Lucy Connolly over hate tweet

The Prime Minister told MPs he is against ‘incitement to violence’ when pressed on the issue, and says he supports courts and police.

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Starmer to look at making more pensioners eligible for winter fuel allowance

The Prime Minister has faced pressure to change course over the squeeze on benefits.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer confirms U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

Government to loosen eligibility rules for pensioners in face of backlash against decision to means test benefit

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer: I want to make more pensioners eligible for winter fuel payments

Sir Keir said the Government would act after first needing to ‘stabilise the economy with tough decisions’.

The Independent UK

Kendall says welfare reforms will address ‘economic and social crisis’

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted changes are necessary to get people off benefits and into work.

Evening Standard

Third man in court over arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

It is alleged that Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok conspired with two others to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

Evening Standard

Starmer poised to sanction top Israel ministers over Gaza crisis as pressure mounts for tougher UK action

MPs from five different political parties made it clear that the measures announced by foreign secretary David Lammy on Tuesday were not enough

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to ‘deploy every tool’ to free jailed British activist

MPs and peers have pressed for the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who has been on hunger strike for more than 80 days.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK politics: No 10 won’t say if fuel payments U-turn will be implemented in time for this winter – as it happened

Downing Street unable to say how many more pensioners would receive winter fuel payments or when changes would come in

Evening Standard

Starmer reveals U-turn on cuts to winter fuel payments as Labour MPs threaten revolt and Reform surge in polls

The PM made the announcement in the Commons that the Government was reconsidering the controversial policy

The Independent UK

Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

UK police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

Third man appears in court accused of arson conspiracy after Starmer-linked property fires

Petro Pochynok, 34, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday accused of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life

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The Independent UK

Third man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer

Petro Pochynok charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life

The Guardian - UK

Third man charged over suspected arson attacks at Keir Starmer-linked properties

Petro Pochynok, 34, charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life

The Independent UK

Third man charged over arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

He will appear in court later on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Will EU deal make food cheaper, add $12bn to the UK economy?

PM Keir Starmer has heralded a ‘landmark deal’ seeking to reset ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

In today’s newsletter: The government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the cupreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays full guidance, frustration and confusion grow

Salon

Don’t fight uncertainty — embrace it

In a world of chaos, the only constant is unknowing. We can work with that, not against it

The Guardian - US

King’s visit to Canada will help counter Trump’s threats, says envoy

King Charles’s sojourn will ‘make it clear that Canada is not for sale now, is not for sale ever’

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