We have been inundated with letters and comments on Labour’s plan to scrap winter fuel payments to pensioners unless they are on benefits. Today we publish a small selection, the majority angry at the decision and many who are fearful of a long hard winter ahead.
for pensioners. The reason being she's got to make the 'books balance'. So how does he, and her, give mega pay rises, way above the inflation rate to railway workers, junior doctors, teachers, police officers and serving members of HM Forces?
I will not be holding my breath in anticipation of responses or replies. Just more fuel to my fire of feelings towards politicians in the 21st century.Sir Keir Starmer, on a recent visit to a wind farm, says he has no option but to cut winter fuel paymentsAs a Labour voter I find this move totally and utterly unacceptable and more Labour supporters need to stand up and say so . Could you imagine the uproar if the Tories had done it .
The number of pensioners who receive a winter fuel payment will reduce from 11.4 million to 1.5 million this year saving the government £1.4 billion. It is a fact that many will need help if the winter is severe. However there are many pensioners that have a good income coming in and do not require a handout.I am not convinced that scrapping the Winter Fuel Allowance is such a bad thing. If not getting the few hundred pounds makes the difference between life and death then surely you must be due special help in the way of benefits. Hopefully those who don't claim these special benefits will now do so.
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