Winter fuel cuts could have fatal consequences - MP - BBC

Sep 11, 2024 · An MP has warned of “fatal consequences” after the government won a vote which will see millions of pensioners lose winter fuel payments. Independent MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, told ...

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Will the government cut Winter Fuel Payments kill pensioners?

A leading rebel Labour MP has warned that the Government's policy will deal a fatal blow to pensioners this winter. One of Labour’s growing list of rebel MPs opposing Rachel Reeves’ decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments has warned that the policy could have devastating and fatal consequences if the Chancellor presses ahead. ...

Did Conservatives block Winter Fuel Allowance cuts?

An attempt by the Conservatives to block cuts to the winter fuel allowance has failed, after MPs voted down an opposition motion by 348 to 228. We'll bring you a full breakdown of the result, including how many Labour MPs refused to support the government, as soon as we have the numbers. It means the government won the vote with a majority of 120. ...

Will pensioners lose Winter Fuel Payments?

An MP has warned of “fatal consequences” after the government won a vote which will see millions of pensioners lose winter fuel payments. Independent MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, told the BBC thousands of people in her constituency would be affected. ...

Could the BBC lose £3.6M in revenue after winter fuel allowance cut?

The BBC could lose at least £3.6m in revenues after the Government’s winter fuel allowance cut prompted pensioners to take up a benefit that also entitles them to a free TV licence. ...

How many fuel payments will be cut this winter?

Shouts of "shame" were heard in the Commons chamber as the result was announced, which will mean the number of fuel payments will fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million this winter. Dozens of Labour MPs were reported to have been planning to abstain in protest at the cuts despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves urging them to back the government. ...

Could Labour MPs refuse to back the winter fuel allowance?

The row about the government's decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance dominates the front pages. Looking ahead to Tuesday's Commons vote, the Guardian says "up to 50" Labour MPs could refuse to back the plans. ...