Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces increasing pressure following Sir Keir Starmer’s reversal of her decision to means-test winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners, raising doubts about her judgment and stability in her role. This U-turn is seen as a reaction to public backlash and poor local election results, with Labour MPs urging the abandonment of further welfare cuts amid a grim fiscal outlook. As Reeves prepares for a significant public spending review, the political fallout from this decision may impact her future as chancellor and the broader Labour party strategy.
