Keir Starmer says his government must be ‘prepared to be unpopular’

In Unlock the Editor’s Digest, Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, curates her favorite stories weekly. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour MPs over his decision to scrap winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners, saving the Treasury £1.5bn. Despite growing opposition, Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves stand firm, insisting tough decisions are necessary to balance the books and address the cost of living struggles, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressing regret over the move.

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