'No regard for older people in this Labour era'

THE cruel decision taken by this Labour Government has left our nation's pensioners facing the terrifying prospect of choosing between a warm home, essential social care costs, or food on their plate.

- ANDREW ROSINDELL

After spending the majority of their lives working for the good of future generations and contributing to society, they are being rewarded by having one of their key support systems ripped away from under them, with no prior warning, and little reassurance of any additional measures being introduced.

The winter fuel payment has been in place for 26 years and its removal will affect over 10 million of our pensioners; with almost 20% of these already living under the poverty line.

Vindictive