How is the SNP supporting pensioners in winter

Labour promised no austerity and support for our pensioners, yet one of Keir Starmer’s first acts in government was to slash winter heating support for pensioners. The SNP stepped in to ensure that pensioners in Scotland wouldn’t lose out before Starmer eventually performed one of the many U-turns which have characterised his time in office.

Labour came to power on the back of a promise to slash energy bills, yet they have spiralled out of control. It is a scandal that pensioners in Scotland pay some of the highest bills in Europe despite having vast natural energy resources on their doorsteps.

At a time when people are struggling, this SNP Government is providing the strongest package of winter support than anywhere else in the UK. We will always do all we can to support our most vulnerable, but in order to finally bring down energy bills, Scotland needs the fresh start of independence.