An inquiry has found that thousands are dying due to delays in NHS hospital, GP, and mental health services, prompting the Prime Minister to respond by stating that the service must undergo reform or face collapse.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to implement measures to support the poorest amid a controversial decision to cut winter fuel aid, as dozens of Labour MPs have refused to endorse the measure.

Rachel Reeves confronted potential Labour MP rebels over a vote to cut the winter fuel allowance, reports The Guardian.

Up to 50 Labour MPs may refuse to support Keir Starmer’s proposal to cut the winter fuel allowance for 10 million pensioners, as he attempts to gain backing from backbenchers despite acknowledging the measure is unpopular.