Scrapping winter fuel payments ‘a really difficult decision’, says Labour’s Lucy Powell

Parliament returns from recess tomorrow, with the Labour government warning things will get worse before they get better.

Already, this year will see the end of winter fuel payments for many pensioners, and the prospect of tax rises in the budget next month.

We spoke to Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell, and started by asking her if Labour’s gloomy warnings were the right strategy.