Reduce Politicians’ Expenses to Fund Winter Fuel Payment for Pensioners

Yvonne says…

I know firsthand the importance of Winter Fuel Payment – it’s a lifeline to pensioners during the harsh winter months. Their heating bills can skyrocket, and they end up struggling, trying desperately to keep themselves warm. Meanwhile, our politicians are living comfortably with expenses that would be considered extravagant by most standards. We believe that our politicians – who have a stable income, can afford to pay their heating bills and do not need taxpayer-funded expenses to support this aspect of their lifestyle.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies found that politicians’ expenses can cost taxpayers millions each year (Institute for Fiscal Studies, 2019). A portion of these could be redirected to support the Winter Fuel Payment, providing respite for thousands of vulnerable pensioners who are barely making ends meet.

It’s time we turned the tables. It’s time we cut back on politicians’ expenses and direct the funds towards helping the country’s struggling pensioners afford basic amenities like heating.

Help us ensure all pensioners can comfortably and safely get through winter. Sign the petition, and let’s ask our politicians to do the decent thing. Cut your expenses; fund our Winter Fuel Payment.

Go to… https://www.change.org/p/reduce-politicians-expenses-to-fund-winter-fuel-payment-for-pensioners