As I expected, I failed to get winter fuel allowance added to the state pension and taxed, instead of means - tested. (leftfutures.org)
While the Lib Dem leaders ensured last night that there would be no rebel amendments to the budget next week, there may be concerns after Hughes warned that the coalition deal would collapse if the freedom pass and winter fuel allowance for pensioners were deemed unaffordable. (theguardian.com)
It's understood that May agreed to drop plans to undo the pensions triple lock and means test winter fuel allowance payments in return for DUP support. (totalpolitics.com)