The National Pensioner’s Convention Lobby of Parliament and rally protesting over cuts to the universal Winter Fuel Payment attracted huge support from MPs, charities,
campaign organisations, trade unions, and crucially ordinary people of all ages.
Jan Shortt, general secretary of the NPC thanked everyone who supported the day which went really well, with around 350 at the rally alongside Unite outside Parliament, and more than 100 in the House of Commons committee room for the lobby of MPs.
Jan said: “We heard great crucial evidence as to why these government – imposed cuts are wrong and must be reversed. There is no doubt they will cause untold hardship, illness, and
indeed loss of life if they are allowed to go ahead.
“But we are heartened by the amazing support for our campaign against the government’s decision. We have a few weeks until the Chancellor’s Budget on October 30, and we are going to make that time count by continuing to urge her to reverse this cruel decision.”
The NPC would like to thank all the MPs who attended and spoke at the lobby in support of our campaign. The lobby was Chaired by NPC president Norman Jemison.
There were also protests in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland led by the Scottish Pensioner’s Forum, as well as right across the UK.
We would encourage you to keep engaging with your MP, by writing to them, attending local surgeries, and speaking to them about the Winter Fuel Payment cut to keep the pressure up in
the build up to the Budget..
Rodney Sadd
Crowland
