Citizens Advice: pensioners had “legs cut out from underneath them” after Winter Fuel Payment scrapped

EMBARGO: 00.01 Friday 10th January

Responding to Citizens Advice saying that they have seen a surge in households seeking help with energy bills in 2024, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Steve Darling MP said:

“People are being hammered by energy bill rises with millions of vulnerable pensioners especially struggling after the government scrapped the Winter Fuel Payment for the vast majority.

“Older people, many already choosing between heating and eating, had their legs cut out from underneath them by the government’s cruel decision to slash this vital support.

“The government needs to recognise their disastrous error and get these vulnerable pensioners the support they deserve or risk millions suffering.”

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