Welsh first minister calls for winter fuel payment cut rethink

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Welsh first minister calls for winter fuel payment cut rethink

The leader of Labour in Wales has called for the cuts to winter fuel allowance to be reviewed in a landmark speech.

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