In response to a question by Sarah Owen (Lab) as to how the government would help struggling pensioners, the prime minister said he wanted ‘more pensioners’ to get winter fuel payments. He added that the economy was improving and he wanted people, including pensioners, to feel the benefits. Starmer said the government would make decisions at the next fiscal event – the autumn budget. The announcement marks a significant U-turn as Downing Street previously insisted the policy would not change
In response to a question by Sarah Owen (Lab) as to how the government would help struggling pensioners, the prime minister said he wanted ‘more pensioners’ to get winter fuel payments. He added that the economy was improving and he wanted people, including pensioners, to feel the benefits. Starmer said the government would make decisions at the next fiscal event – the autumn budget. The announcement marks a significant U-turn as Downing Street previously insisted the policy would not changePMQs live: Keir Starmer faces questions from Kemi Badenoch Continue reading… PMQs, Keir Starmer, Labour Business | The Guardian
