Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced a reversal on winter fuel payment cuts, pledging to ease eligibility rules after widespread criticism. Over 10 million pensioners lost the payments—worth up to £300—last year when the benefit became means-tested. Starmer said more pensioners would qualify under changes to be detailed in the autumn Budget, though specifics remain unclear. The original cuts, made to save £1.4bn, drew backlash from unions, charities, and Labour MPs, with some blaming the policy for local election losses, the BBC has reported. Former PM Gordon Brown backed the U-turn, calling it a move toward fairness for pensioners. read more: 👍 Like this video to support fair policies for pensioners facing rising energy costs in the UK. 💬 Comment below—should winter fuel payments be universal, or remain means-tested to save public funds? 🔗 Share this video to inform others about the changing landscape of pension benefits and what it means for millions of seniors. 💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us report on policies that affect everyday lives across the UK and beyond. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on UK politics, social welfare reforms, and economic justice. Thanks for watching and being part of the conversation for fairness and accountability. 🔥💷🏡 Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #WinterFuelPayments #KeirStarmer #UKPensionCrisis #shorts