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Cabinet Chaos: Starmer’s Fuel Payments vs. Inflation Battle

5/22/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves grappled with soaring inflation at 3.5%, while Sir Keir Starmer reinstated vital winter fuel payments for pensioners. Meanwhile, Deputy PM Angela Rayner pushed for tougher migrant benefit rules and tax hikes on the wealthy. Amidst these debates, Cabinet tensions flared, with reports of "open warfare" over economic strategies, highlighting deep divisions.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves grappled with soaring inflation at 3.5%, while Sir Keir Starmer reinstated vital winter fuel payments for pensioners. Meanwhile, Deputy PM Angela Rayner pushed for tougher migrant benefit rules and tax hikes on the wealthy. Amidst these debates, Cabinet tensions flared, with reports of "open warfare" over economic strategies, highlighting deep divisions.