Letter: Government decision over winter fuel allowance cuts was shameful

May I remind her, and also the other MPs who voted to remove winter fuel allowance, like our own MP Toby Perkins, that in stark contrast, many vulnerable pensioners will struggle to afford to heat one room, let alone an entire property this winter. These pensioners, like several of my neighbours who are own in their 80s, without immediate support networks, without the internet or skills to use it, are THE very group at risk by this Government’s vicious decision. Many of them are also disabled or have ongoing health challenges to cope with. Risk is a key word in this instance, as this Government didn't even bother doing a risk assessment. Shameful!

Betty Wilson

Chesterfield

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