Pensioners have said they feel “ashamed” following the new Labour Party government’s controversial decision to slash the Winter Fuel Allowance, a move orchestrated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that has been slammed as “grotesque”. The proposed overhaul of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) eligibility rules is causing deep anxiety among the elderly.
The charity Independent Age, which supports older individuals, has reported a surge in pensioners seeking help amid fears over “drastic” government reductions. Speaking to Sky News, Joanna Elson CBE, chief executive of Independent Age, said: “This data from our helpline clearly shows that many people in later life are worried about the UK government’s decision to limit the winter fuel payment to those that receive pension credit.”
She also pointed out: “The people we speak to are frightened about losing a vital lifeline this winter, many are struggling on a low income and will be forced to make drastic cutbacks. Others tell us it is the first time they have reached out for support, as the winter ahead feels very bleak.”
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