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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Labour to reverse winter fuel payment cuts - who will be eligible and what happens next?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a major U-turn on his controversial cuts to winter fuel payments after mounting backlash from his own MPs and a devastating performance at the local elections.

In July, the chancellor announced that pensioners not in receipt of pension credits or other means tested benefits would no longer receive winter fuel payments - a £300 payment to help with energy costs in the colder months.

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