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Reeves Hints at U-Turn on Winter Fuel Cuts for Pensioners
- Labour’s Rachel Reeves hinted at a possible reversal of winter fuel payment cuts during a May 2025 meeting with Labour MPs in Parliament.
- The proposed cuts restricting the payment to pensioners on certain benefits aimed to save £1.4 billion and triggered significant backlash after local election losses.
- Winter fuel payments provide a lump sum of £200 annually for pensioners under 80 and £300 for those over 80, traditionally issued in late autumn to assist with heating costs.
- Reeves emphasized that prioritizing funds during a period of financial strain is justified to assist those who require support the most, while Starmer’s team confirmed that there has been no alteration to the existing policy.
- Growing internal pressure and public criticism suggest the payment policy may be reconsidered, though any reversal would seriously challenge the Chancellor’s position.
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