Pensioners ‘missing meals’ after Labour’s winter fuel payment changes

A survey conducted by trade union Unite found that over two-thirds of retired members are cutting back on essentials, missing meals, and feeling more cold at home this winter due to government changes to the winter fuel payment. Sixty-three percent reported feeling cold more often this year, with 16 percent cutting back on meals. Unite representatives are calling on the government to reverse the cuts and reinstate the payment for pensioners, highlighting the real-life effects of the reduction in winter fuel allowance.

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