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How disinformation turned Southport's tragedy into violence

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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Budget Battles and Fuel Payment Reforms

This chapter examines the government's controversial shift from universal winter fuel payments for pensioners to a targeted approach based on pension credit. It discusses the financial implications of this decision alongside cutbacks in social care and infrastructure funding, highlighting the political challenges both parties face in addressing public needs while managing deficits. The dialogue also explores the potential for tax reforms and the evolving political dynamics as economic pressures affect public sentiment and party credibility.

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