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Labour's plan to means-test winter fuel payments has drawn criticism, as Ofgem's recent announcement of rising energy costs could significantly impact 10 million pensioners.
Trade unions are challenging the Labour government's decision on cutting winter fuel payments, seeking to force a debate at the party's annual conference in Brighton.
The potential cut in winter fuel payments has been described as a disaster waiting to happen for pensioners, particularly those with low incomes or ill health.
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