Mr Cameron accused the prime minister of permitting «lies» in Labour election leaflets and challenged him to withdraw literature which claims that a Conservative government would cut benefits for the elderly such as free television licences, pension credits, the winter fuel allowance or bus passes. (channel4.com)
Why should rich pensioners get free television licences and winter fuel payments? (theguardian.com)
Recognising their importance the government has shored up older voters by maintaining universal benefits for pensioners of free television licences, free bus passes and winter fuel payments. (totalpolitics.com)