Live: Rachel Reeves outlines ’tough decisions’ Labour face in major party conference speech

In her first party conference speech as chancellor, she is expected to insist that “tough decisions” are needed with public finances and will attempt to persuade her critics that there will be “no return to austerity”. However, Labour’s decision to take away winter fuel payments from 10 million pensioners is likely to be the focus on Monday. Boos were heard in the conference hall as complaints were raised about a debate on union calls for the winter fuel allowance cuts to be reversed not taking place today. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook /