Petition
Restore winter fuel payment to people getting old pension born pre April 1953
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
When reviewing the winter fuel payment, please prioritise people receiving the old pension: women born before 6.4.1953 and men born before 6.4.1951. The gap between the old and new pension increases with each triple lock. The need for pensioners to be protected from cold increases with age.
The difference between the old and new pension is surely an injustice. Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. The old pension should really be brought up to the level of the new pension. Restoring the winter fuel payment to pensioners in this category would be a very helpful first step.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Reinstate the Winter Fuel Allowance for those who are paid the old state pension
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.