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The Scottish government says it has been left in the dark over a surprise decision to reinstate winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Scotland's Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said ministers were not consulted on the major U-turn announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. More than 75% of pensioners in England and Wales will be entitled to the new annual payment of up to £300 after the UK government abandoned one of its first - and most controversial - policies. Scotland has already created a devolved benefit of £100 for all pensioner households, potentially leaving hundreds of thousands of Scots worse off than their counterparts in England and Wales.
Following the latest announcement from Westminster, Scottish pensioners who do not get pension credit but whose income is below that £35,000 threshold are expected to receive £100 less than if they lived in England or Wales.

Kaye - do you welcome the winter fuel payment U-turn and should Scotland adopt the same?

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