EXCLUSIVE: Unite Scottish chief Derek Thomson said it was 'shameful' to make the winter fuel payment means-tested.
Scottish Labour can't avoid blame for decisions made by Keir Starmer in Westminster, a trade union leader has warned. Derek Thomson of Unite described the winter fuel payment cut as "shameful" and predicted it could cost the party support in the long-term.
"This is a lifeline for people over a cold winter. I find it shameful they have justified it as: 'tough decisions have to be made'. Well, they do, but this is the wrong decision at the wrong time." "People are really struggling and public services are on their knees. Have Labour let themselves down? Yes. Some people say to me, it's not Scottish Labour's fault over what's happened.
Scottish politics Thomson added: "It's not going to be business as usual for politicians when it comes to dealing with Unite. A lot of our members in health, local authority and education are at breaking point with cuts. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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