Labour's largest union supporter has criticized the government for reducing the winter fuel payment, potentially creating a division at the party's conference later this month.

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Unite accuses Labour of 'cruelty' over winter fuel payment cuts

The trade union looks set to submit a motion - seen by Sky News - at Labour's party conference later this month which says: "We need a vision where pensioners are not the first to face a new wave of cuts."

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A motion to be submitted to Labour‘s conference by the Unite trade union – that has been seen by Sky News – says “workers and communities… voted for a better future, not just better management”. It goes on to say: “We need a vision where pensioners are not the first to face a new wave of cuts.” The motion calls for the prime minister to reverse cuts to the winter fuel allowance, end the fiscal rules that prevent further borrowing and introduce a…

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Unite Accuses Labour Of 'cruelty' Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts - Great Yorkshire Radio

Labour’s biggest union backer has accused the government of being “cruel” over cuts to the winter fuel payment, as it opens a potential rift at the party’s conference later this month. A motion to be submitted to Labour‘s conference by the Unite trade union – that has been seen by Sky News – says “workers and communities… voted for a better future, not just better management”. It goes on to say: “We need a vision where pensioners are not the fir…

Unite accuses Labour of 'cruelty' over winter fuel payment cuts

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