Chancellor says delaying winter fuel payment cut 'not an option'
Speaking to ITV News Rachel Reeves defended cutting the winter fuel payment so quickly when pressed on why she did not wait until next year.
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Reeves defends move to cut winter fuel payments as 'right decision'
The chancellor's comments have been criticised by opposition MPs, with one labelling the move a 'chilling political choice'.
Taxes will likely be raised in the autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves admits
Reeves had previously refused to be drawn on the possibility of tax rises, but on Tuesday admitted taxes will likely be hiked at the Budget in October.