Rob Rinder threatens GMB exit as Ed Miliband cuts winter fuel payments

TV judge Rob Rinder has hinted that he will be 'looking for a new job' after clashing with Labour's Ed Miliband on Good Morning Britain over the Labour party's move to cut Winter Fuel Allowance

Rob Rinder playfully remarked that he might have to "find a new job" following a tense exchange with Labour's Ed Miliband on Good Morning Britain. The ITV show welcomed the former Labour leader as Rob and his presenting partner, Kate Garraway, pressed him on the Labour Party's current strategies.

This comes amid controversies where the Government has been criticised for offering companies the opportunity to dine with the Business Secretary for a hefty £30,000 fee, meant to be a unique chance to "gain insight". Rob directly quoted the alleged invite during his questioning to Mr Miliband, probing: "Now what's your message to whoever it was in the Labour party that was offering £30,000 for some influence. Do you think that person should be sacked? " To which Ed Miliband nonchalantly responded: "'Don't do it again' is my message."

A visibly unimpressed Rob echoed Miliband's response before suggesting his own future at the programme might be uncertain, saying: "Well, no doubt, who knows, maybe after this I'll be looking for a new job."

The interview also touched on Rachel Reeves' controversial decision to slash the Winter Fuel Allowance, leaving scores of pensioners facing fuel poverty.

Mr Miliband defended the tough call by explaining to the hosts that it was "the right thing to do" even though it "was a difficult decision", elaborating that the aim was to focus aid on those in direst need, reports the Express.

"Now, you can agree with that decision or disagree with that decision."

He added that she is heading a drive to take up Pension Credit and upping the State Pension. Ed continued: "Yes, it's a difficult decision, yes, I understand why people have concerns about it, but it's the right thing to do."

Viewers at home criticised Mr Miliband on social media, with one posting on Twitter: "This is disingenuous from Ed Miliband. Rachel Reeves said that she cut the WFA to fill the black hole in the finances for this year. Re-targeting the money was not given as a reason until people pointed out that many didn't claim pension credit. #GMB."

Another commented: "Ed Miliband is a clown. Him and his party are happy to let pensioners freeze while giving BILLIONS away to Ukraine and overseas Climate Aid. Absolute p*ss take! " A third remarked: "Difficult for Ed? I doubt it. Shame on Labour for implementing this policy without notice."