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Graeme Challenges Labour Members to Oppose Labour’s Winter Fuel Payment Cut
Labour Membership Calls Out Labour Austerity
Angus’ MSP has called on Labour to oppose the UK Labour government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment following news that the Labour Party Conference has voted to oppose the austerity measure.
Trade unions Unison and the Communication Workers’ Union today tabled a motion calling on Labour to U-turn on the cut – which looks set to see almost 900,000 pensioners across Scotland miss out on the £300 payment this winter. CWU described the decision as “taking away a lifeline for vulnerable people.”
Labour was elected on the promise of change, but has instead put party before pensioners, who are now paying the price for Labour’s dishonesty, and even their own membership know it.
GRAEME
While the Scottish Government uses its limited powers to support those who need it most, investing in communities and vital support for our most vulnerable households, the SNP will continue to oppose further cuts and it’s high time for Labour to do the same.
The Labour government must see sense, listen to their party membership and reverse this decision before pensioners across Labour are forced to endure a winter without this lifeline.
