New Labour MP writes to government suggesting changes to winter fuel payment cut
Friday, 30 August 2024 () A new Labour MP has written to the government calling for a rethink on the means testing of the winter fuel payment, Sky News has learnt.
John Swinney said his government will work very closely with citizens to "maximise eligibility for the winter fuel payment" in the wake of its scrapping by the UK Government. Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, saying it was needed to repair a £22bn "hole" in the public finances. The Scottish...
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Shadow Home Office minister Tom Tugendhat has accused the prime minister of "giving into the unions' demands" as he criticized the new government's decision to abolish the winter fuel allowance and..
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel allowance. Roughly 10 million pensioners are set to lose out on the £250 payment as the government restricts the..
Robert Jenrick has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "breaking promises" as speculation grows that the prime minister will raise taxes in October. Mr Starmer delivered a speech on Tuesday where he warned the..
Friday, 30 August 2024 ()
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