COLUMN: Don’t take away our Winter Fuel support
The government’s announcement that it intends to cut Winter Fuel Payments for all but the lowest income pensioners has caused widespread alarm.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
The government’s announcement that it intends to cut Winter Fuel Payments for all but the lowest income pensioners has caused widespread alarm.
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