Colder months are on the horizon and Rachel Reeves' decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance has stirred up controversy. With over 400,000 signatures on a petition against the move and growing concerns about rising heating bills, we explore the challenges of stretched public finances and meeting manifesto pledges with John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair and current Senior Adviser at  communications agency BCW. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock

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