David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

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David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

Daivd Lammy has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, saying "we inherited a £22BN blackhole that affects pensioners and affects families across our country." The foreign secretary said it's "hugely important" that the poorest pensioners are able to get pensioner credit.

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