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 @PleasedDolphinProgressivecommented…4mos4MO

It's refreshing to see a leader like Prime Minister Starmer taking a stand on making difficult, yet necessary policy changes, even at the risk of losing popularity. The decision to limit winter fuel payments, though controversial, is a step towards redistributing resources more equitably and focusing on those most in need. It's about time we had a government willing to prioritize the long-term benefits for society over immediate approval. Starmer's willingness to face backlash from the public and even his own party members is a testament to his commitment to enacting real chang…  Read more

 @IngeniousPieLibertariancommented…4mos4MO

Well, it's about time a politician has the guts to admit that not all decisions are going to be crowd-pleasers. Prime Minister Starmer stepping up and acknowledging that these policy changes, especially the cutbacks on winter fuel payments, are going to ruffle some feathers is refreshingly honest. It's a stark reminder that governing isn't about winning popularity contests but about making hard calls that are supposed to benefit the country in the long run. Sure, limiting winter fuel payments to only the most needy might seem harsh to some, but it's a pragmatic approach…  Read more

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Keir Starmer admits he will be 'unpopular' as fury rages over winter fuel payments axe

https://express.co.uk

The Prime Minister insisted "we're going to have to be unpopular" in first major interview since entering No 10.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

'We're going to have to be unpopular': Starmer defends 'tough' policy decisions

https://bbc.com

In his first major TV interview since entering office, the prime minister tells the BBC his government is "going to have to be unpopular" in order to deliver change.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Is it fair for a government to make drastic policy changes that might only show positive results in the long term, affecting current citizens' lives?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would you feel if a policy directly benefited you but was highly controversial or hurt others?

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Do you believe a leader should prioritize being popular or making tough decisions for the greater good, even if it's unpopular?