During a session in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his first five months in office, rejecting suggestions he would change any decisions made, including tax changes and cuts to winter fuel payments. He emphasized the necessity of tough policies to stabilize public finances and reiterated his commitment to achieving significant growth for the UK by 2029. While acknowledging economic challenges, he pointed to future policy changes, including a rise in the minimum wage and new regulations, as key to improving living standards and growth rates.