Winter Fuel Payment

Letters

Could impending council by-elections explain Anas Sarwar's change of heart?

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Scottish Labour have some brass neck to U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

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Lesley Riddoch: What Scottish Labour's U-turn tells us about the Union

Scenes in Scotland in recent days have been very different from a wee whiff of cold weather in London

Scenes in Scotland in recent days have been very different from a wee whiff of cold weather in London

Winter Fuel Payment

Contrast in weather shows why one policy does not fit all of the UK

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment, but is anyone going to buy it?

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment, but is anyone going to buy it?

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Will voters buy Scottish Labour's screeching U-turn on winter fuel?

Stephen Flynn clashed with Ian Murray on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment at the Scottish Affairs Committee

Stephen Flynn clashed with Ian Murray on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment at the Scottish Affairs Committee

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'Clueless': Ian Murray and Stephen Flynn clash on winter fuel cut

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Scottish Labour's U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut is a new low for Anas Sarwar

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

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UK Government's own analysis reveals harsh impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

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By-election candidates call out Anas Sarwar over 'convenient' winter fuel U-turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

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'She should go': Glaswegians give their views on Rachel Reeves 'lying on her CV'

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

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'What a chancer': Anas Sarwar slammed over Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

Independent Age estimates around 70,000 households in Scotland are entitled to pension credit but do not claim it

Independent Age estimates around 70,000 households in Scotland are entitled to pension credit but do not claim it

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Brian Cox urges pensioners to apply for pension credit to secure Winter Fuel Payment

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured in conversation

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured in conversation

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SNP must copy fuel payment scheme in Northern Ireland, says union

Brendan O'Hara questioned Keir Starmer over previous comments he had made on pensioners heating their homes

Brendan O'Hara questioned Keir Starmer over previous comments he had made on pensioners heating their homes

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'What happened?': SNP MP takes Keir Starmer to task on Winter Fuel Payment cut

Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population

Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population

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Charities issue crucial advice to elderly ahead of winter following Labour cuts

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

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SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) with Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh about the proceedings they have raised

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) with Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh about the proceedings they have raised

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Judge approves legal action against governments over Winter Fuel Payment cut

Maureen Burke is facing criticism for a post about helping pensioners after she voted for Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Maureen Burke is facing criticism for a post about helping pensioners after she voted for Winter Fuel Payment cuts

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Scottish Labour MP condemned for 'ironic' bid to support pensioners

Do our Labour MSPs no longer vote for what’s best for their constituents?

Do our Labour MSPs no longer vote for what’s best for their constituents?

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I no longer recognise the Labour Party in Scotland I once voted for

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

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SNP accuse Anas Sarwar of 'insulting' Scottish people ahead of Germany trip

In 2006, Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the smart meter revolution would be rolled out via the Tories’ privatised energy supply companies

In 2006, Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the smart meter revolution would be rolled out via the Tories’ privatised energy supply companies

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Lesley Riddoch: Heating timebomb is being ignored by Scotland’s Labour MPs

It looks like nothing is going to

It looks like nothing is going to

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Tommy Sheppard: UK politicians have given up on wealth redistribution

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

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Anas Sarwar grilled by angry Gourock pensioners over Winter Fuel cut

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Rebellion shows Scottish Labour cannot deny punishing the poor

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar

Lisa Nandy looked shellshocked as Martin Lewis questioned her on the cut

Lisa Nandy looked shellshocked as Martin Lewis questioned her on the cut

Good Morning Britain

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Labour minister squirms as Martin Lewis grills her over Winter Fuel Payment cut

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

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UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

First Minister John Swinney tabled a motion calling for the UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut to be reversed

First Minister John Swinney tabled a motion calling for the UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut to be reversed

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Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

All of the MSPs to oppose the motion came from Scottish Labour

All of the MSPs to oppose the motion came from Scottish Labour

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How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Scottish Labour 'just as culpable' over Winter Fuel Payment cut, says union boss

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter Fuel Payment cut 'to cost NHS Scotland £85m a year'

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

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'Chicken' Scottish Labour MPs slammed over cuts in Debate Night clash

Rosie Duffield has become the fastest MP to quit the party after a General Election in modern political history

Rosie Duffield has become the fastest MP to quit the party after a General Election in modern political history

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Labour MP quits party over Winter Fuel Payment cut and freebies row

Martin Lewis has shared a key rundown on a legal challenge lodged against the UK Government and Scottish Government

Martin Lewis has shared a key rundown on a legal challenge lodged against the UK Government and Scottish Government

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Martin Lewis shares key update on Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge

Peter and Florence Fanning are a couple in their 70s from Coatbridge and who are in receipt of the state pension and a modest occupational pension

Peter and Florence Fanning are a couple in their 70s from Coatbridge and who are in receipt of the state pension and a modest occupational pension

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Why this Coatbridge couple is taking action over the Winter Fuel Payment

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

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Patrick Harvie urges Labour to ditch Trident to fund Winter Fuel Payment

Alex Salmond has given his backing to Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge who are looking to take legal action against the UK and Scottish governments

Alex Salmond has given his backing to Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge who are looking to take legal action against the UK and Scottish governments

Winter Fuel Payment

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UK and Scottish governments facing legal action on Winter Fuel Payment

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have continued to face a furious backlash to their decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have continued to face a furious backlash to their decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Christine Grahame

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Winter Fuel Payment cut will haunt Labour 'forever', says veteran MSP

Before the election Rachel Reeves said taxing non-doms would finance her plans

Before the election Rachel Reeves said taxing non-doms would finance her plans

Labour pledges to tax the rich were clearly just a ruse to win votes

Rachel Reeves is addressing conference in a speech today amid tension over the cut

Rachel Reeves is addressing conference in a speech today amid tension over the cut

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Boos erupt at Labour conference after key Winter Fuel Payment vote delayed

Shirley-Anne Somerville said reform of the UK energy markets is needed

Shirley-Anne Somerville said reform of the UK energy markets is needed

Scottish Government

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Calls for UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts and reform energy markets

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

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Seamus Logan: Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have devastating impact on NHS

Rachel Reeves did not need to make this decision

Rachel Reeves did not need to make this decision

Targeting pensioners instead of taxing the wealthy is a choice

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner

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Labour impose 'feudal' sanctions on MPs who missed fuel help cut vote

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

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Anas Sarwar 'not interested' in Scottish Labour membership numbers amid reported fall

Pensioners have been under attack on many fronts for a long while

Pensioners have been under attack on many fronts for a long while

Stretching pennies is a daily labour for so many pensioners

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

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Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour

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'My constituents are angry I backed Winter Fuel Payment cut', Scottish Labour MP says

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

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Andrew Tickell: No sympathy as ‘tearful’ Labour MPs ditch universalism

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

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Ex-Labour MP: Keir Starmer's winter fuel cut will stick 'like Thatcher and the milk'

Pensioners are set to lose out due to the UK Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners are set to lose out due to the UK Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Department for Work and Pensions

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Cuts to Winter Fuel Payment will see 780,000 pensioners lose out, says DWP