Unite, a major union, is pursuing a judicial review against the UK government over its decision to cut winter fuel allowances for pensioners. The union claims the move was illegal and criticizes the government for breaching legal duties and failing to consider the impact on disabled pensioners and those facing poverty.
Keir Starmer is facing a court battle with a major union over claims the winter fuel allowance axe was illegal.
Around 10million pensioners will no longer receive the benefit - worth up to £300 - this winter after the Government restricted it to those on pension credit in a bid to save money. Unite General secretary Sharon Graham said the decision to 'pick the pockets of pensioners was wrong on every level' Ministers are not required to refer regulations on benefits to the SSAC if they are a matter of 'urgency', something the Government relied on when implementing the winter fuel cut.
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