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Labour are U-turning it up

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Labour Party's Policy Crossroads

This chapter examines the Labour Party's recent struggles with key policy decisions, particularly regarding the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payment cuts. It highlights the internal tensions among party members and leadership as they respond to economic predictions and local election pressures. The discussions also reveal the challenges and rifts within the cabinet, particularly concerning issues of child poverty and fiscal responsibility.

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