Labour U-turn on a modest policy could hit credibility hard

The article discusses a significant U-turn by the government regarding winter fuel payments, which aims to rectify prior cuts affecting 10 million pensioners. This change surprised many Labour MPs, who had been defending the original policy amidst constituency backlash, leading to frustration and confusion about the government’s direction. The piece highlights broader issues with government management of its MPs and raises questions about fiscal priorities as Labour seeks to expand the winter fuel allowance amid challenging economic conditions.