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David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

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David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

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 pensioner credit.

Report by Kennedyl.

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