Despite Keir Starmer claiming pensioners would still be 'better off' despite scrapping Winter Fuel Payments for more than ten million elderly Brits - most of you don't see it that way at all. Many of you responded to our poll Do you think pensioners will be 'better off' despite winter fuel cuts , with thousands pouring scorn on the PM's words. The payments - which provide support of up to £300 for those aged 66 and over - caused an outcry after chancellor Rachel Reeves announced it would now be