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MPs urged to back winter fuel payment cuts for most pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made an urgent appeal to MPs to support the decision to cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners. Speaking to the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) in the Commons tonight, she acknowledged the arguments against the “difficult decision” but insisted it was necessary to direct funds to those in greatest need due to strained finances. Reeves addressed her…
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Unions pressure Starmer over winter fuel cuts for pensioners
Unions have intensified pressure on Keir Starmer regarding the Labour government’s decision to eliminate winter fuel payments for 10 million individuals. A recent poll indicated that half of elderly Britons will reduce home heating despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves asserting pensioners will be £1,700 better off. This poll emerged ahead of this afternoon’s vote on the Government’s controversial cut. Critics warn…