Carla Lockhart MP Condemns Government's Heartless Cut to Winter Fuel Payments
Carla Lockhart MP • September 11, 2024
Last night in Parliament, Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, stood firmly against the Government's decision to cut universal winter fuel payments for pensioners, describing the move as “not only misguided, but downright cruel.” In a powerful speech, Ms. Lockhart highlighted the devastating consequences this policy will have on pensioners across the UK, particularly those in Upper Bann. Ma Lockhart also voted against such a cut.
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