Cries of ‘shame’ were heard in the Commons on Tuesday as Tory efforts to save winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners failed.
By a majority of 120 the Prime Minister’s cut survived the vote. Just one Labour MP who had not already had the whip suspended voted against the government – Jon Trickett.
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has accused the Conservatives of “faux outrage” over the winter fuel payment.
The minister said: “I would say to the faux outrage of members opposite, the faux outrage of members opposite who left 880,000 pensioners, the very poorest, not getting the pension credit they’re entitled to.
“And I would urge all honourable members to work with us and their local councils to make sure pensioners get the money they’re entitled to.”
She also told the Commons: “As my right honourable friend the Chancellor (Rachel Reeves) and the Prime Minister (Sir Keir Starmer) …