Labour Conference Highlights Potential Defeat on Winter Fuel Allowance Vote

At the Labour conference in Liverpool, Pat McFadden emphasized Labour's focus on economic stability and national security. Trade unions backed a motion against winter fuel allowance cuts, while Angela Rayner defended MPs' acceptance of donations. David Lammy reiterated Labour's commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, and Hollie Ridley noted that the far right remains a threat.

At the Labour conference in Liverpool, Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden emphasized Labour's seriousness about the UK's problems, highlighting their focus on economic stability, national security, and support for NATO and Ukraine.

Key events included trade unions backing a motion against winter fuel allowance cuts and Labour leaders discussing future governance, transparency, and public spending.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy reiterated Labour's commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, emphasizing that 'Britain is back' in foreign policy.

Deputy PM Angela Rayner defended the legality of donations received by MPs.

Labour general secretary Hollie Ridley noted that the far right remains a threat, albeit 'better dressed' than in the past.