LABOUR’S MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

Yesterday, the Chancellor missed a real opportunity to chart a bold new path after 14 years of austerity. 

Even though Labour promised two governments working together, it appears the Welsh Government was sidelined yet again by the UK Government, as there is little good news for Wales in the budget.

Despite promising to 'get to grips with HS2', the Chancellor failed to deliver the billions owed to Wales. 

Additionally, by keeping cuts to the welfare budget planned by the Conservatives, failing to help pensioners keep warm this winter or bring an end to the two-child cap, this will still feel like austerity to many.

Wales deserves more than broken promises. 

Help Plaid Cymru to keep the pressure on Keir Starmer's Government to reverse their cut to the winter fuel payment, to protect vulnerable pensioners this winter, by signing the petition.

STOP LABOUR’S WINTER FUEL PAYMENT CUT

The Westminster Government has announced that the Winter Fuel Payment – worth up to £300 - will now be means-tested. 

Only pensioners on Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive it. 

This cut could leave half a million pensioners in Wales worse off due to the Labour Government axing the Winter Fuel Payments to those not on Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits.

Means-testing the Winter Fuel Payment will place people’s health at risk, placing even further pressure on our NHS.

Plaid Cymru believes that pensioners should have this vital support to stay warm this winter and call on the Labour Government to reverse these cruel cuts.

Support Plaid Cymru's campaign to stop the cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment