British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, survived an early test of his fledgling premiership Tuesday when lawmakers backed his controversial plan to end fuel benefits for millions of pensioners.
The proposed cuts have sparked anger among some MPs within the ruling Labour Party and set up the first flashpoint with its union backers since Starmer took office in July.
Labour announced in July that it would test the Winter Fuel Allowance, meaning 10 million pensioners will no longer receive help with their energy bills during the colder months.
Starmer admits the move is unpopular but insists tough choices are necessary to help close a £22 billion black hole in the public finances that Labour claims they inherited from the Tories.
