UK trade union Unite has called for a "U-turn" on plans to revoke the winter fuel payment for over 10M pensioners — which will be debated in the House of Commons on Tuesday — accusing the government of picking "the pocket of pensioners."UK trade union Unite has called for a "U-turn" on plans to revoke the winter fuel payment for over 10M pensioners — which will be voted on in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The winter fuel payment was introduced in 1997 by Gordon Brown to help the elderly pay for heating during the coldest months. In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the previously universal payment would now be given only to the very poorest pensioners who receive pension credit.The winter fuel payment was introduced in 1997 by Gordon Brown to help the elderly pay for heating during winter. In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the previously universal payment would now be given only to those who receive pension credit.
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