Housing minister says policy will not be watered down day after dozens of Labour MPs abstained in key vote

TUC and Unite leaders express ‘real concerns’ over policy as many Labour MPs expected to abstain in Commons vote

PM refuses to say if MPs who rebel will be stripped of the whip – but makes clear he expects their support in key vote

PM refuses to say if MPs who rebel will be stripped of the whip – but makes clear he expects their support in key vote

The Prime Minister faces the threat of unrest within Labour ranks as MPs vote on whether to restrict winter fuel payments to all but the poorest...

The Prime Minister faces the threat of unrest within Labour ranks as MPs vote on whether to restrict winter fuel payments to all but the poorest...

Conservative motion to strike down plan is defeated but more than 50 Labour MPs abstain

Some Labour MPs are uneasy over the move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.

Lucy Powell says MPs will vote on plans on Tuesday next week as government plans to limit payments to only poorest pensioners

Dozens said to be considering abstaining from Tuesday’s vote over pensioners’ payments, as PM says dealing with dissent is ‘matter for chief...