Up to 50 Labour MPs may refuse to support the government’s plan to cut the winter fuel allowance, despite Keir Starmer urging them to back the “unpopular” measure.
While few are expected to vote against it, many could abstain or be absent from Tuesday’s vote, though rebels say it’s hard to predict exact numbers.
In July, seven Labour MPs had the whip suspended for voting on a separate issue, raising the possibility of similar consequences for any rebellion.
Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks with politcal journalist and commentator, Theo Usherwood.
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