Tory Frontbencher's Attempt To Take Down Labour Over Pensioners' Winter Turned Into Brutal Own Goal
Helen Whately on BBC's Politics Live
Tory frontbencher Helen Whately accidentally attacked the Conservatives’ legacy rather than Labour’s latest policy during an TV appearance today.
Whately, currently the shadow transport secretary, attempted to take down the new government’s plan to restrict winter fuel allowance to just those on pension credit.
The controversial move means 10 million pensioners will no longer receive a payment of up to £300 to help cover their energy bills ... Читать дальше...