Starmer must account for his government's actions on winter fuel - Welsh FM

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 (4 hours ago)

Starmer must account for his government's actions on winter fuel - Welsh FM

Keir Starmer has to account for his government's decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners, Wales's first minister has said.

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Daivd Lammy has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, saying "we inherited a £22BN blackhole that affects pensioners and affects families across our country." The foreign secretary said it's "hugely important" that the poorest pensioners are able to get...

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