GB News star Dawn Neesom directed her ire at Rachel Reeves in a furious rant about the winter fuel allowance.
The presenter said the consequences of Labour’s decision have been brought into stark focus by Storm Bert and bitterly cold temperatures sweeping the country.
It was revealed this week that an additional 50,000 pensioners will be living in relative poverty next year as a result of the cut, according to the Government’s own estimates.
“I’m so angry about this”, Dawn said.
Dawn Neesom lashed out at Rachel Reeves
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“I’m really, really angry. Rachel Reeves. Those pensioners there paying her energy claim on her second home.
“It’s just not fair!’
Dawn Neesom and Tom Harwood discussed the matter on GB News
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Chancellor Reeves has faced criticism for claiming £4,400 in taxpayer-funded expenses for hearing her second home.
She defended herself on GB News last month, arguing that MPs are required to maintain two homes, one in London and one in their constituency.
“Well, being a constituency MP means that you have to have a house in London as well as, of course, living in the constituency, and that’s the same for all MPs,” Reeves stated. “Those are longstanding rules.”
Reeves emphasised her commitment to protecting the most vulnerable, stating, “I am determined to ensure that the poorest pensioners are protected and will still get winter fuel payments, and indeed, to ensure that pension incomes continue to increase with the triple lock.”
Rachel Reeves introduced the cut in her budget
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Reeves announced as part of her October Budget that the £300 winter fuel payment would be restricted to all but the poorest pensioners.
The Government launched a campaign to encourage eligible pensioners to apply for pension credit.
According to Government estimates, in the years ending March 2025, March 2026 and March 2028, there will be an additional 50,000 pensioners in relative poverty after housing costs.
In the years ending March 2027, March 2029 and March 2030, an additional 100,000 pensioners would be in relative poverty after housing costs.