winter fuel payments

Minister Pulls Back From Colleague's Claim About How Close The UK Was To A 'Run On The Pound'

Lucy Powell previously suggested cutting winter fuel payments stopped "the economy crashing". Bridget Phillipson seemed less sure.
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Winter Fuel Payments For Pensioners Were Cut To Prevent Economy Crashing, Minister Says

Commons leader Lucy Powell said there could have been "a run on the pound" if the government had not reduced spending.
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Keir Starmer Warns October Budget Will Be 'Painful' And Hints At Tax Rises

The PM blamed the Tories as he said the government will have to take "unpopular decisions".
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BBC Presenter Slams Labour For Making Pensioners 'Suffer' With Cuts To Winter Fuel Payments

"Do you think £12,000 is enough money to manage on?" Sally Nugent asked.
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