Labour MP DEFENDS Winter Fuel Payment cuts - 'pensioners understand!'

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 24/09/2024

- 13:36

Labour MP Fred Thomas defended the Winter Fuel Payment cuts, citing economic challenges and support for vulnerable pensioners

Labour MP Fred Thomas has told GB News that pensioners in his Plymouth constituency understand the reasoning behind cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment, despite frustrations.

Speaking on the channel, Thomas said: "I've spoken to pensioners in my constituency, and they understand the decision. There is concern about it, of course, because we're talking about money that people used to have in their pocket."

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