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Welsh Labour leader backs calls for winter fuel payment cut rethink

Sky News Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Welsh Labour leader backs calls for winter fuel payment cut rethinkThe 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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