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 Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #WinterFuelPayments #KeirStarmer #UKPensionCrisis