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The Papers: Starmer's 'U-turn' and Trump 'ambush'

The Papers: Starmer's 'U-turn' and Trump 'ambush'

Summary

Keir Starmer changed his decision on the winter fuel payments for pensioners after facing pressure from multiple sources. In a separate situation, there was a confrontation where former U.S. President Donald Trump showed a video to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa claiming that white farmers in South Africa were being harmed and losing their land.

Key Facts

  • Keir Starmer decided to reverse cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners.
  • Pensioners might have to wait over a year for these payments to be restored.
  • The decision followed pressures after Labour’s poor performance in local elections.
  • Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video about land issues in South Africa.
  • Trump claimed the video showed white farmers were being harmed and their lands taken.
  • The issue led to headlines across multiple newspapers, highlighting political tensions.

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