Chancellor sidesteps calls for cold comfort

RACHEL Reeves has sidestepped calls to reverse winter fuel allowance cuts and the two-child benefit cap.

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The Chancellor said she would “never” make a policy commitment without being able to say where the money is coming from, claiming the Government has “returned stability” to the UK economy.

Ms Reeves also said the Government had to take “difficult decisions and urgent decisions” following last summer's election as she responded to MPs urging her to change course.

Reports have suggested ministers could remove the two-child benefit cap or reconsider its decision to means-test the winter fuel payment for pensioners, as a means of placating rebellious Labour MPs.