Posted in News Starmer defies Labour clamour for tax hikes to fund more welfare as he hints at winter fuel allowance move soon – as MPs turn on Rachel Reeves June 2, 2025 Keir Starmer poured cold water on left-wing demands for ‘wealth taxes’ to fund spending on benefits and service, arguing that the burden is already ‘high’. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14771743/Starmer-Labour-tax-hikes-welfare-winter-fuel-allowance-MPs-Rachel-Reeves.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490