Trickett now risks losing the Labour whip. Also among the rebels were four of the seven Labour MPs who lost the whip for six months after rebelling over the two-child benefit cap in July.
The government is trying to reiterate its argument that removing winter fuel allowance from all but older people who receive pensioner benefits was a tough but unavoidable choice.
Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, said increases to the basic state pension under the triple lock system would mean pensioners gaining more than the one-off annual heating allowance.
Mel Stride, the shadow pensions secretary, called on Labour MPs to look to their conscience and vote against a plan that would bring hardship for millions of elderly and vulnerable.
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