Glasgow Kelvin’s MSP has called out Maureen Burke MP, Patricia Ferguson MP, John Grady MP and Martin Rhodes MP for voting with the UK Labour government in favour of cutting the Winter Fuel Payment, putting party before pensioners.
This follows calls from several political parties, including the SNP, and third sector organisations to u-turn on the decision – which looks set to see almost 900,000 pensioners across Scotland miss out on the £300 payment this winter.
Commenting, SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said:
“Glasgow Labour MPs were elected on the promise of change, but instead put party before pensioners, who are now paying the price of Labour’s dishonesty and ridiculous commitment to matching Tory fiscal rules.
“Every single SNP MP rightly voted against this Labour austerity, and will continue to oppose further cuts while using our very limited powers to support those who need it most.
“Glasgow Labour MPs must now apologise for voting in favour of slashing the Winter Fuel Payment; and I reiterate SNP calls on the Labour government to see sense and reverse this decision before Scottish pensioners are focused to endure a winter without it.”
