Around 10 million pensioners have now had their winter fuel payments cut, after the controversial plans came into force on Monday.

The axe has caused uproar, with key figures branding it a “disgrace”.

James Cleverly said removing the winter fuel payout was an “unbelievably foolish choice”, with more than two thirds of older people with disabilities set to miss out this year.

Robert Jenrick has also hit out at Sir Keir Starmer for the decision, accusing the Prime Minister of “declaring war” on pensioners.

Research from charity Independent Age has shown that older people will be “forced to make dangerous cutbacks” following the cuts.

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Independent Age Chief Executive Joanna Elson, CBE said: “We are also concerned about the large group of older people that just miss out on Pension Credit.

“Many of them are in financial hardship and do not have enough money to live well, but will still have their income cut at an already challenging time of year with energy prices on the rise.”

The energy price cap is due to rise by 10 percent in October, further adding to the stress for older people trying to pay bills.

Warnings have also been issued over the cost that cutting winter fuel payments will have on the NHS.

Figures from Age UK show an estimated extra cost of £1.4bn a year for the NHS in treating the elderly for cold related conditions.

Analysis for the Sunday Express by Age UK has shown nearly one million pensioners in England live in homes which are too cold in the winter, have rising damp or bad condensation.

With temperatures only getting colder, experts are calling on Labour to reconsider their decision and scrap the cuts now.

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