BRIDGWATER MP Ashley Fox is “furious” after Labour announced a cut to Winter Fuel Payments.

Ashley Fox MP notably released a survey to gain the thoughts of the people in Bridgwater regarding the proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Payments.

The MP for Bridgwater, along with Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, rejected the cut this winter.

Shouts of “shame” echoed in the House of Commons on Tuesday, September 10, when the cut was announced.

“This heartless decision just shows clearly where Keir Starmer and his Labour Government have fixed their priorities and it is not with the 19,392 pensioners who live here in the Bridgwater Constituency," said Ashley Fox.

The cut comes at a difficult time for the UK, with many people still suffering from the cost-of-living crisis.

It is estimated that up to 4,000 pensioners could die, Labour’s own research suggests.

Ashley Fox said: "Despite knowing older people will be struggling to pay to heat their homes this winter – their own report said so – Labour MPs still decided to take this money away from pensioners. 

"It has not taken long for Labour ministers and this Government to reveal their true colours. 

"I voted against this plan and will continue to support vulnerable pensioners through the winter months as best as I can."