The upcoming PMQs is likely to lack drama and high stakes, focusing instead on pressing economic issues, particularly the means-testing of the winter fuel allowance.
Starmer will face scrutiny over the means-testing of winter fuel allowance for pensioners, as many will struggle to heat their homes without the payment.
Internal Treasury figures showing the justification for means-testing have reached the BBC, which could assist Starmer in defending the government’s decisions on economic policies.
The decision to retract winter fuel allowances from most pensioners stems from historical changes, including the improvement in pensioners' financial situations since the 1997 introduction of the allowance.
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