James O’Brien addresses the rhetoric currently directed at youngsters by the older generation.

"These are young people working and struggling to get even a foothold of permanence in the cliff face of financial security...and they are told to 'suck it up, snowflake!’”, James told his listeners.

It comes as Sir Keir Starmer faces lingering anger over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from around 10 million pensioners.

Unite's General Secretary Sharon Graham described the decision as a "cruel choice" while speaking with LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, adding that she was "disappointed" by the cuts.

Yesterday, Rachel Reeves spoke of the decision to the Labour conference in Liverpool, saying she would “not duck” difficult decisions, but added she didn't take it "lightly".

“I made the decision to means-test the winter fuel payment so it is only targeted at those the most in need,” she said.

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