Keir Starmer's Government has faced a backlash among older voters since it was announced the Winter Fuel Payment would become means-tested.
Scottish Labour is losing most support to the SNP among the over-55s following a backlash over the Winter Fuel Payment, polling has found.
The poll shows a Labour to SNP swing of 12 per cent among men over 55 and 15 per cent among women over 55 – with only 12 per cent of men over 55 and 14 per cent of women over 55 thinking Keir Starmer is doing a good job as Prime Minister. Scottish Labour has since pledged to expand the eligibility criteria for older Scots if it wins power at Holyrood in 2026.
SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson said: "Keir Starmer’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment will go down as one of the biggest political mistakes for generations – and Anas Sarwar’s confused stance has shown an extraordinary lack of leadership. "But that vital support will only get to our pensioners if our Budget passes Parliament – and the pressure is now building on Anas Sarwar to confirm his support for the SNP’s measures to protect our older people.
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