Rejected petition Stop discrimination against Pensioners who have moved to Cyprus and Spain

The UK Government has removed the Winter Fuel Allowance from UK State Pensioners who reside in Cyprus and Spain, thereby imposing a financial penalty with a view to stopping the freedom of movement of the elderly.

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The UK Government has removed the Winter Fuel Allowance from state pensioners who have moved overseas to live in Spain and Cyprus, thereby giving them an option of either living in poverty or returning to the UK to reside in assisted accommodation.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119044

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Date submitted 26 January 2016
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