A senior government minister stated that winter fuel payments should be directed only to pensioners who need financial assistance, excluding millionaires. This comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reversed an earlier decision to withdraw these payments from numerous pensioners due to public outcry. Future reforms to the allowance are expected in the upcoming Budget, yet specific criteria and financial implications for eligibility remain unclear. Various political parties have voiced differing opinions on restoring the full allowance, with many advocating for its complete reinstatement to aid affected pensioners.
Darren Jones emphasized that winter fuel payments will focus on those in need, stating, "we're sticking to the principle that millionaires shouldn't be getting subsidy for their energy bills from the government."
After significant backlash, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed more pensioners would be eligible for winter fuel payments, though specific details on the eligibility criteria were not provided.
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