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"They didn't come in with a big project," one source says, and many voters took a dim view of ministers' freebies and the decision on winter fuel allowance.

Sir Keir Starmer tightened the rules on ministers accepting gifts and hospitality last year, following a backlash over senior Labour figures receiving freebies.

He strangled, beat and slashed his cellmate, later telling a psychologist the killing was a “freebie” because he was already serving life, the Monterey County Weekly reported.

TheSeniorList, a website resource for older people, has a regularly updated list of restaurants that offer discounts and freebies, but perks may differ from location to location, so call before you go.

The changes follow a scathing investigation by the LA Times in 2021 which exposed various ethical lapses, such as voters accepting "freebies" from studios and PR agencies lobbying for nominations.