Following criticism over the winter fuel payment policy, which limited eligibility to only those receiving Pension Credit, the Chancellor announced a change to expand access. The decision came about after significant backlash from voters, Labour MPs, and local elections impacts, where opposition parties gained ground. The Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly supported calls for a policy U-turn. The Chancellor confirmed improvements to the means test, promising that more pensioners will qualify for the winter fuel payment this upcoming winter, with details to be announced soon.
The recent backlash surrounding the winter fuel payment highlighted a disconnect between government policy and public opinion, prompting the Chancellor to reconsider the means test.
We have listened to the concerns that people had about the level of the means test, and so we will be making changes to that, ensuring more pensioners receive payments.
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