Sir Keir Starmer is facing a backbench rebellion on next week's vote to restrict winter fuel allowance - but would not be drawn on how he will deal with MPs who do not support the changes.

Starmer facing backbench backlash over winter fuel allowance - but will not say if he will remove whip from rebels

Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, hold up their respective national soccer teams shirts, ahead of the Republic of Ireland v England football match in the Irish capital. Picture date: Saturday September 7, 2024.

Historic 'moment of reset' for UK-Ireland relations as Starmer becomes first British leader to visit nation in five years
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right) and Taoiseach Simon Harris drink a pint of Guinness during his visit to Chequers, the country house of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Picture date: Wednesday July 17, 2024.

Keir Starmer visits the Republic of Ireland in a bid to 'reset' relations

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Lord Prem Sikka has criticised his own party's winter fuel policy

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