The UK government has successfully passed a motion to means test winter fuel payments for pensioners, limiting the allowance to those on pension credit or other means-tested benefits. The vote in the House of Commons concluded with 348 MPs in favor and 228 against, with notable abstentions among Labour MPs, including 53 who did not vote. Jon Trickett was the only Labour MP to openly oppose the government’s decision, expressing concerns that the cuts would lead to increased poverty among pensioners this winter. Critics, including York Central MP Rachael Maskell, voiced fears that the changes would leave vulnerable elderly individuals unable to afford heating, potentially risking their health. Despite dissent within Labour, leader Sir Keir Starmer managed to maintain party discipline, but some MPs expressed unease about the decision. The government claims the measure will save approximately £1.5 billion, contributing to addressing a significant budget shortfall.