Statement: Changes to Winter Fuel Payment

The Chancellor has just announced changes to the thresholds for Winter Fuel Payments, meaning anyone earning £35k or below will have their payment reinstated this winter.

I’m happy the Chancellor has finally listened to the Liberal Democrats and the tireless campaigners, and realised how disastrous this policy was.

Countless people were forced to choose between heating and eating while the Government buried its head in the sand for months on end.

The Chancellor must answer immediately if there is a cliff-edge at £35,000 meaning someone earning just £1 over gets no support. We must now study the details of this proposal closely to make sure those who need support get it.