The Tories' energy spokesman Claire Coutinho has accused Sir Keir Starmer of plotting to strip pensioners of their cold weather payments long before last month's general election.
Sir Keir Starmer was yesterday accused of plotting to strip pensioners of their cold weather payments long before last month's general election.
Pensioners face having to answer 243 questions, including: 'Does your partner agree to your application?' 'That progress transformed life chances and ensured security in retirement. The next Labour government will build on that legacy of pursuing opportunity and social justice.' But it did not specifically mention winter fuel payments.
Some 11.4million pensioners receive winter fuel payments ranging from £100 to £300. Under Labour's means-testing approach, which will kick in from this winter, only those who qualify for pension credit and similar benefits will still be able to claim it.
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