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Labour accused of 'ghosting' pensioners in fury over anti-OAP policies

Labour accused of 'ghosting' pensioners in fury over anti-OAP policies


Published on 2024-12-08 13:00:37 - Daily Express
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  • A campaigner hit out at Labour for "refusing to engage at all with representatives of nearly 13 million older voters".

The article from Express.co.uk discusses Labour's proposal to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment, which has sparked controversy among pensioners. Silver Voices, a campaign group for the over-60s, has criticized the plan, arguing that it would unfairly penalize pensioners who have saved for their retirement. The group's chairman, Dennis Reed, emphasized that this policy would create a divide between pensioners, potentially leaving those with modest savings worse off. He also highlighted the potential administrative burden and the risk of errors in means-testing. Labour's policy aims to redirect funds to help with the cost-of-living crisis, but critics argue it overlooks the needs of those who have prudently managed their finances. The debate underscores the broader issue of how welfare benefits should be distributed among the elderly population.

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[ https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1986079/labour-pensioners-winter-fuel-silver-voices ]
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