The Scottish government plans to reintroduce universal winter fuel payments for all pensioners next winter, aiming to outpace Labour ahead of the Holyrood elections.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville emphasized the need to protect pensioners from Labour's means-testing policy by ensuring that every Scottish pensioner receives support.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar distanced his party from the controversial means-testing of winter fuel payments, promising a fairer, universal payment system if elected.
The announcement follows a critical political environment influenced by the UK government’s cut to fuel support, which has reportedly affected Labour's poll performance in Scotland.
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