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What alternative measures will be proposed in response to the backlash over the £300 Winter Fuel Payment cuts by March 31, 2025?
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Increased taxes on the wealthy • 25%
Additional social welfare programs • 25%
Revised means test criteria • 25%
No alternative measures • 25%
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Labour Faces Backlash Over £300 Winter Fuel Payment Cuts and Means Test
Sep 7, 2024, 04:05 PM
The Labour government is facing significant backlash over its decision to cut the £300 Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. The policy, which aims to save £1.6 billion, has been criticized for potentially causing great hardship, with some fearing it could lead to deaths during the winter months. Labour MPs, trade unions, and former ministers have expressed grave concerns, with some MPs threatening to rebel against the government in the upcoming vote. The policy includes a means test, which has also drawn criticism. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the decision as necessary for stabilizing the economy, despite acknowledging its unpopularity. Critics argue that the move contradicts Labour's previous commitments to protect vulnerable populations, and there are calls for alternative measures such as taxing the wealthy instead. The House of Lords has also raised concerns about the lack of scrutiny in the decision-making process.
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