A Scottish couple, Peter and Florence Fanning, have filed a legal challenge against both the UK and Scottish Governments over their decision to make the winter fuel payment means-tested. The couple argue that this policy will 'damage the welfare of pensioners' and are seeking to overturn the decision through a judicial review.
A Scots couple have launched a legal challenge against the UK and Scottish Government s over the decision to make the winter fuel payment means-tested.
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, announced in July the winter fuel payment will now only be available to those on pension credit or other means-tested benefits this year due to financial woes. The case asks the court to rule on whether the decision was unlawful, which would then allow the petitioners to ask the court to, in effect, set aside the policy and restore the winter fuel payment to all.
The case’s argument rests on the accusation both governments failed to adequately consult with those of pension age on the change and did not release an equality impact assessment on the changes.
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