Starmer U-turns on winter fuel payment means testing

The Prime Minister said he understood the struggles pensioners are facing with the cost of living.

Millions of pensioners went without help with their heating bills last winter, after the UK Government imposed a means test for the winter fuel payment.

It was a surprise move that sparked widespread anger across the UK.

But on Wednesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dramatically U-turned on that decision, saying he understood the struggles pensioners are facing with the cost of living.

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