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Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one was carried out

Keir Starmer has been challenged to set out the impact of his decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for all but the poorest pensioners in England and Wales.

Despite disquiet among many Labour MPs, the Commons backed the government’s plan to means-test winter fuel payments in a vote on Tuesday.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one was carried outKeir Starmer has been challenged to set out the impact of his decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for all but the poorest pensioners in England and Wales.Despite disquiet among many Labour MPs, the Commons backed the government’s plan to means-test winter fuel payments in a vote on Tuesday. Continue reading…