Winter Fuel Payment

Independent Age estimates around 70,000 households in Scotland are entitled to pension credit but do not claim it

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Brian Cox urges pensioners to apply for pension credit to secure Winter Fuel Payment

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured in conversation

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured in conversation

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SNP must copy fuel payment scheme in Northern Ireland, says union

Brendan O'Hara questioned Keir Starmer over previous comments he had made on pensioners heating their homes

Brendan O'Hara questioned Keir Starmer over previous comments he had made on pensioners heating their homes

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'What happened?': SNP MP takes Keir Starmer to task on Winter Fuel Payment cut

Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population

Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population

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Charities issue crucial advice to elderly ahead of winter following Labour cuts

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, right, appears on the BBC's Sunday Show

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SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) with Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh about the proceedings they have raised

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) with Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh about the proceedings they have raised

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Judge approves legal action against governments over Winter Fuel Payment cut

Maureen Burke is facing criticism for a post about helping pensioners after she voted for Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Maureen Burke is facing criticism for a post about helping pensioners after she voted for Winter Fuel Payment cuts

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Scottish Labour MP condemned for 'ironic' bid to support pensioners

Do our Labour MSPs no longer vote for what’s best for their constituents?

Do our Labour MSPs no longer vote for what’s best for their constituents?

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I no longer recognise the Labour Party in Scotland I once voted for

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

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SNP accuse Anas Sarwar of 'insulting' Scottish people ahead of Germany trip

In 2006, Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the smart meter revolution would be rolled out via the Tories’ privatised energy supply companies

In 2006, Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the smart meter revolution would be rolled out via the Tories’ privatised energy supply companies

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Lesley Riddoch: Heating timebomb is being ignored by Scotland’s Labour MPs

It looks like nothing is going to

It looks like nothing is going to

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Tommy Sheppard: UK politicians have given up on wealth redistribution

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

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Anas Sarwar grilled by angry Gourock pensioners over Winter Fuel cut

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Rebellion shows Scottish Labour cannot deny punishing the poor

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar

Lisa Nandy looked shellshocked as Martin Lewis questioned her on the cut

Lisa Nandy looked shellshocked as Martin Lewis questioned her on the cut

Good Morning Britain

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Labour minister squirms as Martin Lewis grills her over Winter Fuel Payment cut

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

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UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

First Minister John Swinney tabled a motion calling for the UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut to be reversed

First Minister John Swinney tabled a motion calling for the UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut to be reversed

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Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut

All of the MSPs to oppose the motion came from Scottish Labour

All of the MSPs to oppose the motion came from Scottish Labour

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How every MSP voted as Holyrood rejected the UK's Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Scottish Labour 'just as culpable' over Winter Fuel Payment cut, says union boss

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter Fuel Payment cut 'to cost NHS Scotland £85m a year'

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

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'Chicken' Scottish Labour MPs slammed over cuts in Debate Night clash

Rosie Duffield has become the fastest MP to quit the party after a General Election in modern political history

Rosie Duffield has become the fastest MP to quit the party after a General Election in modern political history

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Labour MP quits party over Winter Fuel Payment cut and freebies row

Martin Lewis has shared a key rundown on a legal challenge lodged against the UK Government and Scottish Government

Martin Lewis has shared a key rundown on a legal challenge lodged against the UK Government and Scottish Government

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Martin Lewis shares key update on Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge

Peter and Florence Fanning are a couple in their 70s from Coatbridge and who are in receipt of the state pension and a modest occupational pension

Peter and Florence Fanning are a couple in their 70s from Coatbridge and who are in receipt of the state pension and a modest occupational pension

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Why this Coatbridge couple is taking action over the Winter Fuel Payment

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

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Patrick Harvie urges Labour to ditch Trident to fund Winter Fuel Payment

Alex Salmond has given his backing to Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge who are looking to take legal action against the UK and Scottish governments

Alex Salmond has given his backing to Peter and Florence Fanning from Coatbridge who are looking to take legal action against the UK and Scottish governments

Winter Fuel Payment

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UK and Scottish governments facing legal action on Winter Fuel Payment

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have continued to face a furious backlash to their decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have continued to face a furious backlash to their decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Christine Grahame

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Winter Fuel Payment cut will haunt Labour 'forever', says veteran MSP

Before the election Rachel Reeves said taxing non-doms would finance her plans

Before the election Rachel Reeves said taxing non-doms would finance her plans

Labour pledges to tax the rich were clearly just a ruse to win votes

Rachel Reeves is addressing conference in a speech today amid tension over the cut

Rachel Reeves is addressing conference in a speech today amid tension over the cut

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Boos erupt at Labour conference after key Winter Fuel Payment vote delayed

Shirley-Anne Somerville said reform of the UK energy markets is needed

Shirley-Anne Somerville said reform of the UK energy markets is needed

Scottish Government

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Calls for UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts and reform energy markets

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

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Seamus Logan: Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have devastating impact on NHS

Rachel Reeves did not need to make this decision

Rachel Reeves did not need to make this decision

Targeting pensioners instead of taxing the wealthy is a choice

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner

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Labour impose 'feudal' sanctions on MPs who missed fuel help cut vote

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

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Anas Sarwar 'not interested' in Scottish Labour membership numbers amid reported fall

Pensioners have been under attack on many fronts for a long while

Pensioners have been under attack on many fronts for a long while

Stretching pennies is a daily labour for so many pensioners

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

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Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour

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'My constituents are angry I backed Winter Fuel Payment cut', Scottish Labour MP says

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

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Andrew Tickell: No sympathy as ‘tearful’ Labour MPs ditch universalism

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

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Ex-Labour MP: Keir Starmer's winter fuel cut will stick 'like Thatcher and the milk'

Pensioners are set to lose out due to the UK Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners are set to lose out due to the UK Government's cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Department for Work and Pensions

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Cuts to Winter Fuel Payment will see 780,000 pensioners lose out, says DWP

Glasgow Labour MPs Patricia Ferguson and Gordon McKee had almost carbon copy responses defending their vote on Tuesday

Glasgow Labour MPs Patricia Ferguson and Gordon McKee had almost carbon copy responses defending their vote on Tuesday

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Copy-paste defence from Labour MPs won’t reassure freezing pensioners

Keir Stamer speaking in the House of Commons

Keir Stamer speaking in the House of Commons

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Keir Starmer suffers first parliamentary defeat as Lords slam pensioner benefit cut

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Lesley Riddoch: SNP leaders beware. You and Labour are starting to sound the same

John Swinney and Douglas Ross clashed during First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney and Douglas Ross clashed during First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament

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'Plumbing the depths': Douglas Ross slammed as he blames SNP for Labour cuts

Scottish Labour MP Lillian Jones has been caught making a false claim about the SNP government

Scottish Labour MP Lillian Jones has been caught making a false claim about the SNP government

Scottish Labour

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'Shameful': New Scottish Labour MP caught in false claim about SNP government

Scottish Labour MPs outside Downing Street after the General Election

Scottish Labour MPs outside Downing Street after the General Election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Why did BBC Scotland not report how Scottish Labour MPs voted?

John Trickett said he could not in good conscience vote to make his constituents poorer

John Trickett said he could not in good conscience vote to make his constituents poorer

Will Labour MP John Trickett be suspended for his conscience-led vote?

Keir Starmer pictured speaking during Prime Minister's Questions

Keir Starmer pictured speaking during Prime Minister's Questions

Conservative Party

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Keir Starmer refuses to come clean on Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar and MP Blair McDougall photographed ahead of the General Election

Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar and MP Blair McDougall photographed ahead of the General Election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish Labour

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Wee Ginger Dug: How Labour's Better Together MP is using tired Tory arguments

As many as 35,000 retirees on the continent will still receive the money

As many as 35,000 retirees on the continent will still receive the money

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Expats in the EU will get fuel payments as those in Shetland shiver

Jon Trickett voted against the Government on the Winter Fuel Payment

Jon Trickett voted against the Government on the Winter Fuel Payment

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Who is Jon Trickett? Labour MP votes against Government on Winter Fuel Payment