Freezing this 🎄… by Sir Starmer and The Granny Harmers!

More people getting pension credit than ever before.

Mind you ….

Daniel Martin
Deputy Political Editor, Telegraph
19 December 2024 8:52pm GMT
Sir Keir Starmer has said he has no regrets about the decisions he has made in the past six months and would do nothing differently.

The Prime Minister made the comments as he answered questions from the liaison committee of senior MPs from all parties for the first time.

Where have you quoted this from, please.

Even though it is No1 on downloads the BBC won’t play it.

To be fair I don’t think the BBC should play it because it is the ‘national’ broadcaster and relies to a certain extent on the government’s approval. I have listened to it and whilst it has a point of view it is a bit over the top.

The BBC banning it means it's even more prominent in the media, same with every tune it's banned. I always think they should Relax, Don't Do it when it comes to bans.

keepingquiet

More people getting pension credit than ever before.

Exactly how many? You sound as if you have authorised access to the required info and so you have a duty to back up your statement accordingly. I demand the numbers and your sources.

To be honest I think I agree with the BBC using their discretion over this. Years ago, when Thatcher died “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” shot up to No.2 in the charts and they refused to play it.

I’m glad monies from this are going to charity. Nice gesture.

keepingquiet

More people getting pension credit than ever before.

“New figures released today show an extra 42,500 households are now in receipt of Pension Credit, and therefore the Winter Fuel Payment, since the government launched its pension credit awareness campaign. “ GOV.UK 28th Nov 2024.

I do like sources to be attributed.
I did ask about the original posting, but have been ignored. If there is no context to text taken from elsewhere it’s sometimes difficult to have an opinion.

J52

Where have you quoted this from, please.

I heard that interview yesterday- it was played on GB news, I had it on in my car

Sorry J52 I thought you was asking about KS quote in his interview.

That's good, Mum got it , 28pence per week. That'll certainly pay some heating bills. Rather like the 83 pence you get on reaching the age of 80.
I'm sure the amount payed out will exceed the amount taken off the pensioners.
policyinpractice.co.uk/more-pension-credit-claims-eat-into-winter-fuel-payment-savings/

I read the report - in full - you have just given. It doesn't come to the conclusion you suggest at all

summary is
"While this means the change is unlikely to save the Treasury as much money as it hoped, it has meant a life changing boost in income for hundreds of thousands of pensioners living in poverty."

BTW, agree above with those who suggest is completely not suitable to play on the BBC, as FGT points out it can cut many ways and the BBC cannot be expected to play any strong party-political songs.

Wyllow3

I read the report - in full - you have just given. It doesn't come to the conclusion you suggest at all

summary is
"While this means the change is unlikely to save the Treasury as much money as it hoped, it has meant a life changing boost in income for hundreds of thousands of pensioners living in poverty."

Those pensioners could have claimed it anyway, otherwise they would not have been given it now.

Although I think the Labour government shot itself in the foot with WFA cancellation, I am pleased that the move has prompted so many more people to claim pension credit. The furore about it caused more people to think about applying for pension credit. It is a more targeted way of providing help.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Mind you ….

Daniel Martin
Deputy Political Editor, Telegraph
19 December 2024 8:52pm GMT
Sir Keir Starmer has said he has no regrets about the decisions he has made in the past six months and would do nothing differently.

The Prime Minister made the comments as he answered questions from the liaison committee of senior MPs from all parties for the first time.

I saw this. His arrogance and ignorance is astounding…. 🙄

Nandalot

Although I think the Labour government shot itself in the foot with WFA cancellation, I am pleased that the move has prompted so many more people to claim pension credit. The furore about it caused more people to think about applying for pension credit. It is a more targeted way of providing help.

I completely agree.

Shinamae

I don’t think Starmer is arrogant or ignorant, he’s more than aware that his policies are unpopular, and he warned us all time and again things would be very tough.

I don’t agree with the way WFA was withdrawn but I also don’t think it should EVER have been universal.

I’m still prepared to give Starmer a chance, after 1-2 years I expect things to be more positive, or should I say I hope 🤞🤞

Have a friend who for years would not try to claim Pension Credit as she thought she would not get it! Now tried & got it! All the years of struggling when she did not need to is very annoying.

Lots of things the BBC haven’t done and don’t do!
That’s why we had pirate radio stations!
That’s why Savill & the likes got away with what they did for so many years!
We all know the BBC is antisemitic with reporters such as Bowens, Lutrec and the likes. Their anti Israel reporting is beyond a disgrace.
So never surprised with the rotten BBC

nanna8

To be fair I don’t think the BBC should play it because it is the ‘national’ broadcaster and relies to a certain extent on the government’s approval. I have listened to it and whilst it has a point of view it is a bit over the top.

Yet the BBC had no problem playing "Stand Down Margaret" - an anti-Thatcher song by The Beat. It was played on at least two programmes Old Grey Whistle test and Cheggers plays Pop

I do not think the BBC should act as pro-government censor
which they do all the time
Not the same as when Maggie died - that was personal and could have been hurtful to her family
Die-hard Labour supporters will never see anything wrong with this government
Until....

Oldwoman70

nanna8

To be fair I don’t think the BBC should play it because it is the ‘national’ broadcaster and relies to a certain extent on the government’s approval. I have listened to it and whilst it has a point of view it is a bit over the top.

Yet the BBC had no problem playing "Stand Down Margaret" - an anti-Thatcher song by The Beat. It was played on at least two programmes Old Grey Whistle test and Cheggers plays Pop

40 + years ago 😂

I am a life long labour voter but I'm not a supporter of New Labour Mark 2.
Winter Fuel Allowance should have been means tested from the start. Why should people like me who have a private pension as well as my stae pension get it when there are thousands of young families whose need is greater?