Starmer’s Leadership on the Line: Navigating Winter Fuel Payments and Rebel MPs in Crucial Commons Vote

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 07:34, UK

Sky News' assistant political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard present their daily political briefing, which aims to keep you updated on the day's events in politics in less than 20 minutes.

On the day a crucial vote in the Commons regarding winter fuel payment policies took place, Jack and Sam debated whether this represented the first major challenge for the new administration, and discussed Rachel Reeves' and Sir Keir Starmer's strategies for managing potential dissenters.

Discussions also encompass today's meeting between the Foreign Secretary and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

The latest news from the Conservative Party leadership contest reveals that another candidate has been eliminated today.

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