Chris Mason: Labour hopes to put winter fuel misstep behind them

Published: 6/9/2025
Chris Mason: Labour hopes to put winter fuel misstep behind them
Labour rectifies winter fuel payment error, limiting it to 1.5 million pensioners receiving benefits, saving £1.5 billion annually. The year-long issue faced criticism, impacting Labour MPs and raising concerns on the political agenda. The recent U-turn clarifies who qualifies, with opinions differing on whether the government's initial decision was necessary.