Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner dodged giving a straight answer about whether her party would scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, despite rumors that Keir Starmer had privately told his team he wanted to get rid of it. It's the latest twist in an ongoing debate about welfare reform that's putting Labour's policy unity to the test.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about benefits—it's about Labour's internal tensions and whether Starmer can keep his team on the same page. The two-child cap is a hot-button issue, with critics calling it cruel to low-income families. If Labour can't give a clear stance, it risks looking indecisive or divided right when they're trying to position themselves as a government-in-waiting.

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has hinted that an update on winter fuel payments could come within weeks, offering potential relief for households bracing for cold weather. In the same interview, she shut down speculation about leadership ambitions, flatly stating she "never" wants to be Labour leader—a remark that might raise eyebrows given her prominent role.

Editor’s Note: With energy costs still biting, any movement on winter fuel support is politically sensitive—especially as Labour tries to position itself as the party of practical solutions. Rayner’s leadership denial, meanwhile, feels pointed; whether it’s a genuine disinterest or strategic deflection, it keeps the focus on Starmer’s authority (for now).

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is making a play for voter support by promising to bring back winter fuel payments for pensioners—a benefit the current government scaled back. They’re also pledging to ditch the controversial two-child limit on certain benefits, positioning themselves as a more generous alternative to the Tories.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about policy—it’s a tactical move. Farage is trying to peel off Conservative voters by appealing to those unhappy with austerity-style cuts, especially older Brits and families. Whether it works could shape the political battleground ahead of the next election.