British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to take drastic measures on government spending, including controversial cuts to heating bill payments for the elderly. This comes as he faces mounting pressure from unions, rival political parties and some of his own Labor lawmakers who could rebel in an upcoming vote.

Starmer will address the trade union congress and focus on economic stability, urging unions to accept spending restrictions. He plans to outline his priorities, including possible tax increases and spending cuts to address issues he attributes to years of conservative rule.

Starmer will emphasize the necessity of union and business cooperation to support economic recovery. Despite Labour’s historic ties to unions, he will argue that these relationships must evolve beyond historical disputes to achieve wider fiscal stability.

(With input from agencies.)