Mel Stride has urged the Government to 'follow their own advice'

Mel Stride has urged the Government to 'follow their own advice'

The once universal £200- £300 payment will now be means tested and campaigners say many who rely on the money to meet higher fuel bills will face difficulties

The social security advisory committee, which scrutinises government welfare policies, said ministers need to “urgently” conduct a review of how the cuts will impact state pensioners.

Households will only be entitled to the winter fuel payment if they receive pension credit or certain other means-tested benefits

It comes as state pensioners protest outside Number 10 Downing Street over the Labour Party government decision to axe the benefit for some pensioners.

Extra staff to be deployed following cut to winter fuel allowance

The decision from the Labour government has had a ripple effect within local authorities trying to support residents, say critics