Sir Keir Starmer's recent comments on the Winter Fuel payment cut are under scrutiny. Experts from Blick Rothenberg clarify his claims of a 'reversal' are misleading, as the government is only revisiting eligibility thresholds for the winter fuel payment, which had been tightened to reduce costs by £1.4bn. While the intention to allow more pensioners to qualify is noted, the actual fiscal impact remains dubious, given the new rush for claiming benefits. With over nine million pensioners missing out last year, changes are urged before winter, particularly as energy expenses rise.
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer's comments on the winter fuel cut are welcome, but calling it a 'reversal' is not accurate.
Over nine million pensioners lost out on their winter fuel payment last year, many of whom arguably needed it.
Currently, pensioners who qualify can get a single payment of £200 if they are under 80 or £300 if they are over 80.
Hopefully any change to the thresholds will ensure that pensioners who currently struggle to pay their energy bills benefit.
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