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Election Disaster Forces Starmer to Backtrack on Winter Fuel Support; What It Means for Pensioners

Facing a voter revolt after major local election losses, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reviewing Labour’s decision to cut universal Winter Fuel Payments. The change, which excluded 10 million pensioners, sparked national backlash. Now, amid growing public and political pressure, the government may revise income thresholds to restore support. Here’s how the move affects pensioners, what aid is still available, and what may happen next.