Opinion
Labour’s winter fuel raid has now become sadistic
Sir Keir Starmer declared at the Labour party conference this week that any criticism of him and his government was “water off a duck’s back”.
Starmer humiliated by Labour winter fuel revolt
Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a humiliating blow on the final day of the Labour Party conference as delegates voted to oppose the Government’s winter fuel raid. The revolt, led by trade unions, will pile pressure on the Chancellor to reverse the cut affecting millions of pensioners in next month’s Budget.
Labour Party Faces Backlash Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Labour Party members voted against Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to limit winter fuel payments for the elderly. The move, aimed at stabilizing the economy, has sparked controversy. Union leader Sharon Graham criticized the decision,
Labour members vote against axing winter fuel payments for pensioners following protest
The Unite boss issued the demand ahead of a vote on the controversial step at Labour’s annual rally in Liverpool. Opponents of the decision to restrict winter fuel payments, so only those on pension credit get it, staged a noisy protest against it in the conference complex before the vote.
Labour MP quits party over Winter Fuel Payment cut and freebies row
A LABOUR MP has quit the party over the Winter Fuel Payment cut and the freebies scandal which has engulfed the party over recent weeks
Labour faces conference fight over winter fuel as unions push for U-turn
Delegates at Labour’s annual conference are expected to debate economic policy, including cuts to winter fuel payments, on Monday.
Tom Tugendhat refuses to commit to reversing cut in winter fuel payments
Tom Tugendhat has refused to commit to reversing Labour’s winter fuel raid if he becomes prime minister. The Tory leadership contender said he would “make sure that pensioners have dignity in old age”, but repeatedly dodged questions on whether he would restore the payments slashed by the Government.
UK Labour Party members refuse prime minister’s suggested cuts to winter fuel payment
Members of Britain’s governing Labour Party deal Prime Minister Keir Starmer a setback on Wednesday by rejecting his decision to cut payments that offset winter heating costs for millions of retirees.
Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut
The Unite leader made a powerful plea to change the controversial cut to some pensioners’ winter fuel payment.
Opinion
COLUMN: Winter fuel payments are a cold blow for pensioners
Winter fuel payments have long been a lifeline for pensioners, helping to offset the high costs of heating their homes during the coldest months. As the energy price cap looks set to rise, the reduction in this support will hit vulnerable residents hard, with far-reaching impacts on the community.
Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won’t save as much money as expected
Cuts to pensioner winter fuel payments will save hundreds of millions less than anticipated, Rachel Reeves has been warned. The chancellor announced the controversial cuts in a bid to attempt to improve Britain’s finances,
Labour's 'cruel' winter fuel payment cut may cost NHS £169m a year - new analysis
New analysis estimates that axing winter fuel payments for most pensioners could cost the NHS £169million a year.
Labour Party members deal a blow to Starmer a day after his appeal for unity
Members of Britain’s governing Labour Party have dealt Prime Minister Keir Starmer a blow by rejecting his decision to cut a ...