Winter fuel payment abolition backlash

It has been suggested that this article be merged into Winter Fuel Payment. (Discuss) Proposed since October 2024.

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The United Kingdom government's decision on 29 July 2024 to abolish the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners gave rise to a significant backlash. Negative reaction came from Labour MPs, opposition MPs, trade unions, pensioner organisations, and the general public.