Winter Fuel Payment

LETTERS

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar campaigns in Maryhill ahead of the council by-election

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How dare the BBC misinterpret what has happened over the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning in the Maryhill by-election

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning in the Maryhill by-election

Scottish Labour

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Labour must back Budget and restore winter fuel support, say SNP

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar this week U-turned on his support for the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar this week U-turned on his support for the Winter Fuel Payment cut

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour won't listen – except when their ambition's on the line

Shirley-Anne Somerville has announced further support for Scotland's pensioners

Shirley-Anne Somerville has announced further support for Scotland's pensioners

Scottish Government

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Scottish Government to introduce universal winter fuel payment for pensioners

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clashed at FMQs

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clashed at FMQs

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Pensioners 'betrayed' by Labour over fuel payment cuts, says John Swinney

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Claims for pension credit increase by 145 per cent after Winter Fuel Payment cut

The statement is set to take place at 2.40pm

The statement is set to take place at 2.40pm

Winter Fuel Payment

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Scottish Government expected to announce winter fuel support for pensioners

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government had no choice but to end the universal benefit after Westminster took an axe to it

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government had no choice but to end the universal benefit after Westminster took an axe to it

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Two-thirds of Scots say SNP wrong to copy Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cut

John Swinney has welcomed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut from Anas Sarwar

John Swinney has welcomed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut from Anas Sarwar

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Anas Sarwar U-turn on winter fuel is 'step forward', John Swinney says

Political game-playing isn't keeping anyone warmer as temperatures plummet

Political game-playing isn't keeping anyone warmer as temperatures plummet

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No prospect of any winners amid the Winter Fuel Payment blame game

Anas Sarwar has pledged to reintroduce a universal Winter Fuel Payment

Anas Sarwar has pledged to reintroduce a universal Winter Fuel Payment

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'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment

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Scottish Labour to force Holyrood vote on Winter Fuel Payment

BBC Scotland has issued a correction after it failed to disclose a guest's Labour connections

BBC Scotland has issued a correction after it failed to disclose a guest's Labour connections

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BBC issues correction after challenging SNP minister with Labour activist's comments

Keir Starmer has been called out as energy bills are set to rise again

Keir Starmer has been called out as energy bills are set to rise again

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Keir Starmer told to reverse 'callous' fuel payment cut as Ofgem price cap to rise

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

Winter Fuel Payment

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Richard Walker: The SNP can only rely on Labour’s incompetence for so long

Could impending council by-elections explain Anas Sarwar's change of heart?

Could impending council by-elections explain Anas Sarwar's change of heart?

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Scottish Labour have some brass neck to U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

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Lesley Riddoch: What Scottish Labour's U-turn tells us about the Union

Scenes in Scotland in recent days have been very different from a wee whiff of cold weather in London

Scenes in Scotland in recent days have been very different from a wee whiff of cold weather in London

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Contrast in weather shows why one policy does not fit all of the UK

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment, but is anyone going to buy it?

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment, but is anyone going to buy it?

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Will voters buy Scottish Labour's screeching U-turn on winter fuel?

Stephen Flynn clashed with Ian Murray on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment at the Scottish Affairs Committee

Stephen Flynn clashed with Ian Murray on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment at the Scottish Affairs Committee

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'Clueless': Ian Murray and Stephen Flynn clash on winter fuel cut

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Scottish Labour's U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut is a new low for Anas Sarwar

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

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UK Government's own analysis reveals harsh impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

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By-election candidates call out Anas Sarwar over 'convenient' winter fuel U-turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

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'She should go': Glaswegians give their views on Rachel Reeves 'lying on her CV'

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

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'What a chancer': Anas Sarwar slammed over Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

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

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