Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged that restricting winter fuel payments affected Labour's local election support, with public dissatisfaction palpable during campaigning. Although many voters expressed discontent with the changes, which cut payments for millions of pensioners, Streeting argued that the adjustments were necessary for investing in public services amidst existing crises. Despite the backlash, he indicated that there would be no formal review of the policy. The government previously aimed to save £1.4 billion by narrowing eligibility, impacting around 9 million pensioners.
We are reflecting on what the voters told us last Thursday at the ballot box.
I know that people aren't happy about the winter fuel allowance in lots of cases.
This move is part of a wider package of changes that will help us invest in public services.
Iâm not going to insult your viewers by pretending that winter fuel didnât come up on the doorstep.
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