Scottish Pensioners Win Right to Challenge Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

A court has allowed a legal challenge against the UK and Scottish Governments' decision to means-test winter fuel payments, arguing the decision lacked proper consultation.

• The legal challenge is spearheaded by Peter and Florence Fanning from North Lanarkshire, supported by the Govan Law Centre.
• The Court of Session in Edinburgh has scheduled a procedural hearing for December and a substantive hearing for January 15.
• The case claims both governments failed to consult adequately with pensioners and did not release a full equality impact assessment.
• Former First Minister Alex Salmond, who passed away earlier this month, had been a strong advocate for the Fannings' cause.
• Critics argue the decision to means-test the payment breaks a manifesto pledge, affecting nearly a million Scottish pensioners.

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