They are terrified of being called r. Anyone else is no problem. R is a problem. So the so called migrants get the best and older people who worked and paid taxes all their lives get what's left. Anything not to be accused of r. And that's it in a nutshell.
His wife is a migrant? what is your point, focus on the economic policies rather than your own biases. Maybe if the Tories didn't allow the rich to avoid tax so much that man would still have his heating benefits. The system is wrong not the legal migrants, or the asylum seekers. Stop blaming other disadvantaged people
I don't care if i can't fully afford my energy bills, i put my heating on regardless, i give the energy company a breakdown of my finances, which shows them what im able to pay, which is about half of what they are asking a month, they agreed with my small monthly installment and I don't get harrassed. Yes i maybe in debt with them as a result, but they could see that they can't get get blood out of a stone, so i pay what i can afford, put my heating on, and thats that. I don't think anyone should have to suffer for the sake of corporate greed and evil politicians. PUT YOUR HEATING ON PEOPLE, and stay comfortable for the rest of your life! F*** the govs cruel policies!
I have to wonder what country you live in, or state, where you can tell them your finances and they let you pay what you can. I am in the U.S., and they couldn't care less what someone's finances are, they will not run a tab for anyone. I'm glad wherever you are, that they are working with you on that.
@@yellowbird5411 they have a care line for the vulnerable . Maybe the UK is not so cut throat as America. But then most Americans see free healthcare as socialism so ...
Do you actually believe that? Someone who has worked so many years in public service, currently doing the very top job when it comes to serving the public, you really think in his quiet moments on the can he's thinking "you know what, I've no idea what to do about the economy, christ knows how I should be playing Ukraine or even Israel, but at least one thing I know for certain is that I bloody well stand with all migrants and definitely not that bunch of elderly drains on society". You reckon?
@@PixelRatedGames yes he believes it and MOST of us British people believes it as if they stopped spemdimg milions and milioms on illegal immigrants then that money can be to help the British people first . Anyone who disagrees with this our traitor to their own country and people . Is it so wrong we want to look after our own before helping people who are basically invading our country ? He and the whole labour was going to the Muslim community.... Rayner basically begging for their support In the election to do that should show you the state of our country . So yes we do believe this to be the case and I care as a heating engineer about MY people being warm this winter. I've seen it first hand and it's nasty , going into a house where its been colder indoors than outdoors.
Why would he be listening? That is one pensioner who definitely doesn't have to make a choice between heating or eating, unless of course you expect him to dip into his vast coffers and give some money away?
I had a phone call 2 days ago from a gentleman in north Norfolk, the police and ambulance had been called to a house where the very elderly lady had died, although the full facts are just materialising....according to this gentleman the home was freezing. Her husband died couple of years ago and knowing this lady she would have been scared to put her heating on.
Why is our useless Chancellor still in Post? as her Budget has Failed as slammed by B of E and OECD? Get her GONE and Soon! Employ a real economist! Susport the OAP's and the Farmers
I read a post on Facebook from a man who worked in the bank reeves worked and he said she was involved in an expenses fraud by staff signing each others claims and also she used company time and facilities to do work for the labour party and he's also said that she never worked in accounts and was fired for her actions.
We also are elderly but we clean our mould off by ourselves . My partner has cancer too and is dodgy on his feet , we're not allowed pension credit because we're very slightly over the threshold . Every day you should open the windows in every room even if it's only 3 minutes that will help get rid of condensation . Mould sprays and cloths are the answer .
@sarahwasheree it's from letting any condensation sit on walls instead of wiping dry with a clean mop first . Cooking a meal or boiling a kettle gives the dampness . If windows are shut it can't escape but I'm tired of seeing people complaining their house is mouldy .
Vinegar sprayed on mould kills it... and air ventilation... It's really sad Starma has taken pensioners warmth... it's very mentally ill.. of him... he is a sociopath like most politicians... don't care about you at all... and not at all embarrassed to be so unliked... crazy world... all of them should be independently tested by a psychologist... we would find serious personality disorders in all of them... and what presctiption drugs are they on? we need to know this of our leaders... who are you really?
The rest of the world have better treatment from our government than our own people this government is a disgrace and not fit for purpose they need to go now
In the summer my elderly neighbour came round for a cup of tea. I don't ask her to come round now because I cant afford to put the heating on but im too ashamed to tell her this.
This Labour government should put a cap on fuel companies margins. The company bosses are receiving huge pay, and huge dividends, while people have to suffer. This is wrong. The government should look after the whole country, and make sensible economic decisions.
Just like The Potato in our White House promising almost $1 Billion to that grifter in Ukraine. Money for everyone, illegals and refugees too, but NOT for the citizens of our 2 countries.
not just pensioners Starmer and his freinds Not a spelling mistake , all claim heating allowance all get cheap food dinners at work. while we starve and freeze
Sixth richest country in the world, and in the meantime pensioners and people are struggling. Illegal migrants are living in 4 star accommodation everything paid.
Nowhere else to put them. What's your solution to stop them ? Or Farage's or Tommy's. They don't have one . Plus we may be the 6th largest economy but have you noticed it's all based around london. Rest of the country is more like eastern bloc .
Im in bed until later each day electric blanket on settig 1! Im pretty sad as had to have my little poorly dog put to sleep! Keep strong everyone Big Hugs & Love from mexxx❤❤❤
I'm sorry, I would like to help you, but here in Germany heating your apartment is a luxury. I can't afford to heat properly either, as the costs will have more than doubled in 2023.
@@Niki16698 I am a senior in the US. I am sitting here in multiple layers, a sweater, and several blankets. I also have my small dogs cuddled under the blankets with me. I only turn the heat on the nights, when we get freezing temps, to stop the pipes from bursting.
LOL not just old people suffering,I work quite some hours each week,I cant really afford to put heating on as well,My flat been quite cold lately as well,Im having to wear my dressing gown over my clothes,When I get guests come round,I have to bring a bed blanket's in for them to wrap up in to keep worm,So not just Pensioners,Last few years been a normal day when it comes to Christmas as well,Not be much going on,Me and family really not got much money now days,We all working hard,Christmas 2022 was not much better really,I catched COVID,Last time I really enjoyed Christmas was back in 2021,Since then,Not really enjoyed Christmas,All gone down hill since then,It only get worse as time moves on
Energy bills are so high now. I work from home but wouldn’t put the heating on during the day so I sit here freezing all day and just put it on when the kids are at home. We are all suffering in this cost of living crisis and have to make choices on how best to spend our money.
I am glad you said that it is not just pensioners who are cold. I have arthritis and I have been really struggling with the cold, but worry about putting the heating on as I am on benefits. Why should pensioners get help with their heating bills and not other people? They seem to think everyone owes them something.
I remember as a child watching an elderly man eat somewhere may have been a cafe I can't remember but I felt the vulnerability I felt sad ! Looking at him ! Now I'm looking at John and his wife eating ! It's cold over there ❤I'm so sorry John
He needs to ventilate the property to eliminate the mold or get a dehumidifier. So far I think we've been fortunate with a relatively mild winter .I've been able to open the windows and get fresh air in most days.
Already given 13 billion and taken in about 300k of them costing 10s billions and using housing causing shortages and higher rents, demand creates inflation
Thousands of OAP's will NOT survive this winter & was the very reason the payment was put in place the SHAME & disgrace of this government is appalling not to mention the NHS will be at the receiving end of the cruel policy
He brought it in because this was before the triple lock and the pensioners complained as they'd had a small rise one year. But were they grateful ? No they still moaned and voted Tory bringing in austerity for everybody else .
This is not a solution, but we need to watch out for family and friends, neighbours and acquaintances. Befriend that stranger. The couple's simple meal of rice and vegetables was humbling. I wish I could help them on a regular basis and give them a festive, meaningful Christmas. I'm a strong believer that thoughtful gestures if practiced regularly by many people can make a difference. It's depressing that most people are only concerned about their own lives and of those in their inner circle.
If you have any family or friends I would suggest asking them if you can spend time in their houses to keep warm, I know you shouldn't have to do this but it's probably the best answer! All the best 🙏
If you have mold try and fit an extractor or get a de humidifier, the cheapest option is open windows and use plain white vinegar dabbed on the mold ( no water on cloth at all.) and left then repeated a few hours later can kill the mold spores that harm. So horrible that our elderly are treated this way. A new government is needed.
That's interesting mazybee. At 76 I've learned something else new. Every day is still a school day indeed! I usually use those purpose made mould and mildew sprays around my windows, but it's not that effective and I fear for my carpet as they are bleach based. Vinegar is so much cheaper. I'll give this a try. (Hope it doesn't make the apartment smell like a salad dressing though! )😃. Thank you!
I decorate every year. My tree is about 15 years old and my decorations are older. They still look good. I put a new ribbon on my wreath this year. The only thing I buy each year is a bunch of real flowers.
I am most shocked to see those vast mold plaques , cannot fight against these without extensive ventilation , let fresh... unfortunately colder .... air flow in. It is a cruel tradeoff but this affects your whole respiratory system. In the Netherlands we have so called WTW systems built in all through the system and each room has a dedicated vent so as to exchange the used "old, contaminated air for fresh diluting air while giving back the heat content of the "old" air to the system. I have never seen these circonstances so grave. I am in disbelief that a pensioner who toiled their life long cannot heat at least intermittently at 17C. That is already a huge improvement. But it is a lost strugle against heat loss through poor building quality. Wish them some fine days ahead despite this predicament.
My small window is open as soon as I get up just a few inches,only when it's too cold I keep window shut,but still open to allow a good blast of air to come in,just wrap up,the window has vents,the walls have vents,the windows are draughty i only get mold from leaking roof
Minimum wage is over 20k a year for a 35 hour week, the state pension is just over 10k a year we pay that on rent alone per year, I don’t know what will happen when one of us dies, the future looks bleak 😔
This is so sad 😢 No one should be deprived of heat in the winter, it’s cruel ‼️ The government should helping you and not take away your vital needs. I 🙏🏻 your situation improves . Do you have an electric blanket to help you stay warm ?
It is appalling that the winter fuel payment was cut. To think there are elderly people living in the UK who aren't sufficiently warm is terrible. What sort of society fails to protect its most vulnerable citizens? The labour party has moved a long, long way from its beginnings. IMO, Kier has no shame, no empathy, no compassion, and no care for the elderly. I hope his premiership is very short.
@@dandare2586 I'm not cold as I put the heating on. Though I'm not young .I would take measures to get out of that situation. The piece is obviously a set up. Whilst he's eating rice and cabbage ere are 5 bottles of wine behind him. I wear thermals as well. I have gone to bed early in the past when younger and skint and I save for my retirement . Suddenly the right wing have become communists and want to hand out government money to all.
The two are not remotely connected idiot, the King has eight palaces fully heated which he doesn’t even use. How about having a go at him? Not the working class getting a pay rise, goodness you are stupid, good old working class moaning when the working class get a pay rise but ignore the multi millionaire aristocracy, keep putting yourselves down.👍👍👍👍🙈🙈🙈🤡
Why people don’t tell the truth. Who have us freezing are the Gas and electricity companies😢 I had help this winter and went strait to BG and my bills still high and BG was pay but not help has been given by BG😔🙏🏻🕊✝️
@Danny-qq5nr why would a labour guy appear in the Daily Torygrapth....it be like Owen jones writing a column for the Reform daily propaganda rag the Daily Heil...lol...most older boomers people are pretty right wing....
Layering UP doesn,t do any good etc..........because........the air around...ALL around is STILL freezing................doing this...and I,ve hadto...........is "Extremely" uncomfortable...................
Tough decisions, who is he kidding? He lives in luxury and probably thinks he deserves it while pensioners have to cut back on essentials. Glad I'm Scottish
not saying the conservatives are better, because they forgot how to be conservative. But this labour government that was once for the working man is in charge of this mess, is a disgrace
Tories are to blame for the complete state of this country. 14 years of mismanagement and catastrophic increase in the wealth gap between the rich and the poor leaves millions of people in the same situation. People shouldn't need extra hand outs for heating costs, they simply should be able to afford it from a reasonable pension and savings.
what happened to the court case . started november 7th . to have the winter fuel money reinstated . whats taking so long . we will all be dead by the time it gets decided .
Sorry is no one else going to state the obvious: What have you and many others been doing your WHOLE lives prior to becoming a pensioner? Easiest any generation has had it in history and so many are still broke. Unless you've got a disability or disease that kept you from earning money (and/or had to care for your own children who were also disabled/had a disease that kept them out of work), you don't have any excuse.
At last, someone who speaks the plain truth. Well said. These pensioners obviously did not think about their retirement and, now, they expect everyone else to subsidise them.
I am struggling for words i am so mad i not able to say what I think. Starlin is beyond despicable and is a spiteful little man who lies and lies. That's it as cant say what I want as he would put me in prison for being critical of the government. I am so sorry for these people, we used to live next door to sheltered house and one day so an elderly couple trying to cover some pots to stop the weather getting to them. I went out and spent a few pounds on a plastic greenhouse thing and gave it to them. They were in tears. I am a pensioner myself now.
The Tories placed thousands of pensioners into paying tax due to freezing tax thresholds ? So those pensioners now paying tax we’re paying the £300 wealthy pensioners used to fly off to avoid winter Bad Enoch was going to means test wfa
This is the second winter I have frozen. It’s not just Starmer, he has made it worse but the price increases under the tories broke me. I fail to understand how we have ended up with such a third rate political class. I do know pensioners are paying the price. I worked and payed my taxes from age 16 , never once asked the state for benefits. Now I find I am just sliding into poverty.
Surely you've got some savings or pension ? I agree life has got immeasurably more difficult. But we save for a rainy or cold day. Life in the western world not as easy as it used to be Tory or Labour. Or reform
How much money is it going to cost to the nhs to treat more pensioners with cold related illnesses this winter I think it’s a fair guestion to ask starmer
Why didn’t this fella save in a private pension during his 40/50 years at work to boost his state pension? Just saying? We need to ask these questions…….. I don’t think it’s heartless to ask these questions…….
You deserve a lot better my friend for working all your life!!! You Young people watching!!! Make your own moves for your future don't just rely on a government that doesn't know you or care about you. God bless
Just cut back on avocados, spiced cinnamon lattes and you'll have to resort to taking the Guardian online now instead of forking over for the daily printed version... Oh no, that's my generation - we keep being told we need to suck it up so should everyone else.
Your generation will live out the rest of your days with no freedom and no rights. I wouldn't crow about it if I was you. As the evil ones intend You will own nothing. Get ready for it.
THAT is terrible!I read an Article that the Tories were sending 350 million pounds a week of Tax payers money to the European Union every week,that totals 1 Billion 4 hundrede and 24 million pounds each and every month and in a year that Totals (17 BILLION POUNDS )of Tax payers money to the European Union every year!I wonder if Labour is doing the same?Also Billions sent to Ukraine,yes we need to help Ukraine i agree,though America has more Money than the UK they couldve sent more.I think its terrible that they Tax British people to death,way TOO much Tax to pay,then MOST of the Tax payers money sent across the World for Globalism or the wef!The UK Governments have not got their Priorities in order!Charity starts at home 1st,HELP the British people first,then the rest of the World,make sure were ALL ok first!British people should have a say as to where ALL THEIR hard earned Tax money is being spent,and British Tax money thrown about Europe and the rest of the World!
Record profits from energy companies. MPs heating paid for by taxpayer. Mps food heavily subsidised by tax payer. Vote Reform and reverse all of this assault on pensioners.
2:30 - "use the dog as a hot water bottle". Err have you thought of using an actual hot water bottle as a hot water bottle? Those things are effective when you hold it close.
bless them, its so sad and shouldn't be happening , its just out right cruel!!! Wish I could help in some way....just heartbreaking, brought me to tears watching this 😮💨
Absolute fiction. Propaganda. I'm a pensioner. So is my wife. So this guy and his wife, who is also working a part time job, are making between them at least £2000 a month and you're going to tell me they have to eat boiled cabbage on dry white rice for dinner. And they can't afford to turn up the the heat on £500 a week. Some of us aren't stupid enough to believe rubbish like this. You aren't helping to get sympathy for people who need it you're just making them look stupid.
I’m a pensioner and I wear very thick thermals. A couple of vests, tops , thick socks and if it’s really cold a hoodie. I only have my heating on 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening.
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How can this be allowed to happen when migrants are well taken care of!! It's despicable Me Starmer!
People need to stop voting for their decline...
The two are not connected.
They want de popu lation. What better way to get rid?
@Linda-u5xoh but they are. Use your brain and look around
They are terrified of being called r. Anyone else is no problem. R is a problem. So the so called migrants get the best and older people who worked and paid taxes all their lives get what's left. Anything not to be accused of r. And that's it in a nutshell.
I'm so sorry for you're situation they should be helping you
Five Layers including a padded jacket thick socks and a wooly hat ...this is what Starver has reduced us to
He ain't wearing them though
I wear that every winter and I’m not a pensioner yet. I thought it was normal to wear stuff like that in winter.
You have to wear whatever keeps you warm.
@@sarahwasheree It is if you are walking outside but not in the house.
It is warmer outside than in my house when the sun is out some days @@TheBorzoilover
Starmer doesn't care. He's nice and warm this winter
Icy heart though
And remember we are paying for Queer Starmer's heating bill??
And so are you. You hypocrite.
And M.P.'s heating their 2nd homes.
The migrants will be nice and warm and fed well. Shame on the corrupted politicians
And so will the corrupt politicians. No conscience.
His wife is a migrant? what is your point, focus on the economic policies rather than your own biases. Maybe if the Tories didn't allow the rich to avoid tax so much that man would still have his heating benefits. The system is wrong not the legal migrants, or the asylum seekers. Stop blaming other disadvantaged people
Agree
I don't care if i can't fully afford my energy bills, i put my heating on regardless, i give the energy company a breakdown of my finances, which shows them what im able to pay, which is about half of what they are asking a month, they agreed with my small monthly installment and I don't get harrassed. Yes i maybe in debt with them as a result, but they could see that they can't get get blood out of a stone, so i pay what i can afford, put my heating on, and thats that. I don't think anyone should have to suffer for the sake of corporate greed and evil politicians. PUT YOUR HEATING ON PEOPLE, and stay comfortable for the rest of your life! F*** the govs cruel policies!
I have to wonder what country you live in, or state, where you can tell them your finances and they let you pay what you can. I am in the U.S., and they couldn't care less what someone's finances are, they will not run a tab for anyone. I'm glad wherever you are, that they are working with you on that.
@@yellowbird5411 they have a care line for the vulnerable . Maybe the UK is not so cut throat as America. But then most Americans see free healthcare as socialism so ...
It's like your water bill if you can't pay in the USA they will take your water away there's no free lunches in the good old USA??
😮yes I have set up a 12month plan with my energy supplier to get me threw the winter
It doesn't work like that 😂
What makes me mad is the mps claiming heating expenses on their second homes
And a very handsome allowance it is too! SHAME ON THEM!!!
@@cherryrotella3714 Despicable hypocrites!
Yes, that is shocking.
Terrible situation
It's called sanctions, darling 😂
Starmer stands with migrants not old elderly
Do you actually believe that? Someone who has worked so many years in public service, currently doing the very top job when it comes to serving the public, you really think in his quiet moments on the can he's thinking "you know what, I've no idea what to do about the economy, christ knows how I should be playing Ukraine or even Israel, but at least one thing I know for certain is that I bloody well stand with all migrants and definitely not that bunch of elderly drains on society".
You reckon?
@@PixelRatedGames yes he believes it and MOST of us British people believes it as if they stopped spemdimg milions and milioms on illegal immigrants then that money can be to help the British people first .
Anyone who disagrees with this our traitor to their own country and people . Is it so wrong we want to look after our own before helping people who are basically invading our country ?
He and the whole labour was going to the Muslim community.... Rayner basically begging for their support In the election to do that should show you the state of our country .
So yes we do believe this to be the case and I care as a heating engineer about MY people being warm this winter.
I've seen it first hand and it's nasty , going into a house where its been colder indoors than outdoors.
77 likes v 1. I don't think @camp0822
stands alone @ PixelRatedGames has one like. That says a lot more than the comment itself.
@@PixelRatedGamesyes
@@Olivia-l2w good on ya. Have a lovely day.
Starmer does not care about the BRITISH PEOPLE
Neither do Labour don't kid yourself that things will improve if Starmer goes Labour are all vile at Council, Regional and Mayoral level
Take it from the poor and give it to the rich... that's the world atm.
Note; World ATM, or world at the moment? Both are good.
This is what Labour and Socialist parties have always done socialist parties are fully in bed with large corporations and people pretend they are not.
Starmer gives money to illegal Africans and Islamists
It's heartbreaking are you listening king Charles
No he ain't.. old sausage fingers couldn't give a flying fook .. he's not my king either !!
Agree it would be nice if he intervened in some way he could easily pay the pensioners himself
Why would he be listening? That is one pensioner who definitely doesn't have to make a choice between heating or eating, unless of course you expect him to dip into his vast coffers and give some money away?
He's doesn't give a monkeys. He's a WEF puppet
A land fit for heroes?
This government are disgraceful
in this country people think they are well off but they are, in fact, poor
I also want to know why people voted for LABOUR rubbish ??? no better than TORY crap
Yea but culturally enriched, stop complaining
Oh we will get a lot poorer. That is the plan. Wait for CT to double. The WEF party wants our homes too. You will own nothing it's coming.
Feeling warmer already, thanks
Yes they believe the hype we are the 6th economy in the world. But that's only London. The rest is more akin to eastern Europe.
Take away the winter fuel allowance, to give to the migrants, I bet they aren't cold and hungry in their hotels Starmer makes me sick
I had a phone call 2 days ago from a gentleman in north Norfolk, the police and ambulance had been called to a house where the very elderly lady had died, although the full facts are just materialising....according to this gentleman the home was freezing. Her husband died couple of years ago and knowing this lady she would have been scared to put her heating on.
😢
Let that be a lesson to us all. Put the heating on! No good freezing to death. Though an empty house is cold so it may not be what she died of .
Why is our useless Chancellor still in Post? as her Budget has Failed as slammed by B of E and OECD? Get her GONE and Soon! Employ a real economist! Susport the OAP's and the Farmers
What Chancellor,do you mean Rachael from ACCOUNTS
@@margsomerville21 Who's still not being made ACCOUNTABLE for her actions. Should be dismissed with immediate effect - disgraceful!
I read a post on Facebook from a man who worked in the bank reeves worked and he said she was involved in an expenses fraud by staff signing each others claims and also she used company time and facilities to do work for the labour party and he's also said that she never worked in accounts and was fired for her actions.
Bloody shameful
Meanwhile freezing oaps its not right .
It's not just OAP's that are freezing though is it working people, children too sadly.
We also are elderly but we clean our mould off by ourselves . My partner has cancer too and is dodgy on his feet , we're not allowed pension credit because we're very slightly over the threshold . Every day you should open the windows in every room even if it's only 3 minutes that will help get rid of condensation . Mould sprays and cloths are the answer .
I’m not sure if the mould is from not having heating on? Strange
@sarahwasheree it's from letting any condensation sit on walls instead of wiping dry with a clean mop first . Cooking a meal or boiling a kettle gives the dampness . If windows are shut it can't escape but I'm tired of seeing people complaining their house is mouldy .
Still get mould. I have plenty of draughts too .
Vinegar sprayed on mould kills it... and air ventilation... It's really sad Starma has taken pensioners warmth... it's very mentally ill.. of him... he is a sociopath like most politicians... don't care about you at all... and not at all embarrassed to be so unliked... crazy world... all of them should be independently tested by a psychologist... we would find serious personality disorders in all of them... and what presctiption drugs are they on? we need to know this of our leaders... who are you really?
@@sarahwasheree Yes, because the house has become damp due to lack of warmth, which would dry it out.
The rest of the world have better treatment from our government than our own people this government is a disgrace and not fit for purpose they need to go now
I bet Keir Starmer won't be cold this winter!
In the summer my elderly neighbour came round for a cup of tea. I don't ask her to come round now because I cant afford to put the heating on but im too ashamed to tell her this.
I’m sure those visits meant a lot to her. Please tell her and explain, I feel sure she will understand.
This is absolutely disgusting what sort of Government does this to the elderly that has been the backbone for Britain 🇬🇧
This Labour government should put a cap on fuel companies margins.
The company bosses are receiving huge pay, and huge dividends, while people have to suffer. This is wrong. The government should look after the whole country, and make sensible economic decisions.
They are taxing the bosses. But everybody complained. They complain about everything.
So we sold off our energy companies I think under Margaret Thatcher to foreign buyers so we don't have or own anything to cap?
This breaks my heart, they seem like lovely people, they deserve better ❤
The day after they took the fuel money away Starmer gave the Ukraine 3 billion pounds
Just like The Potato in our White House promising almost $1 Billion to that grifter in Ukraine. Money for everyone, illegals and refugees too, but NOT for the citizens of our 2 countries.
Worth of arms and equipment. I can hear them flying over my house . It's our obsolete stuff .
And now to Syria ….
Your labour party is full of crap. Starmer should resign over this, hes an idiot.
You're an idiot for believe all the hype...ID Smith ...the then Minister for W& P stole my WFA long ago ....l couldn't even protest the action.....
Keep signing the petition.
An idiot calling a successful man an idiot....No wonder the country is in shyte street....
So are the Tories…
not just pensioners Starmer and his freinds Not a spelling mistake , all claim heating allowance all get cheap food dinners at work. while we starve and freeze
You need to open your windows from time to time, to let the air in and help ventilation.
Just put your heating on. Don't worry about the bill. Don't pay it
Phone care line first
New government, same as old government.
Nope. Worse
@@ColdHardToronto Yes worse!
Far worse
@ColdHardToronto same owners. Same agenda. Our country is being deliberately destroyed.
The same I agree.
Sixth richest country in the world, and in the meantime pensioners and people are struggling. Illegal migrants are living in 4 star accommodation everything paid.
Nowhere else to put them. What's your solution to stop them ? Or Farage's or Tommy's. They don't have one . Plus we may be the 6th largest economy but have you noticed it's all based around london. Rest of the country is more like eastern bloc .
Im in bed until later each day electric blanket on settig 1! Im pretty sad as had to have my little poorly dog put to sleep! Keep strong everyone Big Hugs & Love from mexxx❤❤❤
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loyal companion
I'm sorry, I would like to help you, but here in Germany heating your apartment is a luxury. I can't afford to heat properly either, as the costs will have more than doubled in 2023.
I be okay im strong & family & friends are there for me! I hope that everyone is okay, things will change in the future.....xx💞💕💞💕
@@Niki16698 I am a senior in the US. I am sitting here in multiple layers, a sweater, and several blankets. I also have my small dogs cuddled under the blankets with me. I only turn the heat on the nights, when we get freezing temps, to stop the pipes from bursting.
@ -I wish you and your dog all the best and hope you stay healthy. I am also a senior, but my little dog has died.
LOL not just old people suffering,I work quite some hours each week,I cant really afford to put heating on as well,My flat been quite cold lately as well,Im having to wear my dressing gown over my clothes,When I get guests come round,I have to bring a bed blanket's in for them to wrap up in to keep worm,So not just Pensioners,Last few years been a normal day when it comes to Christmas as well,Not be much going on,Me and family really not got much money now days,We all working hard,Christmas 2022 was not much better really,I catched COVID,Last time I really enjoyed Christmas was back in 2021,Since then,Not really enjoyed Christmas,All gone down hill since then,It only get worse as time moves on
Energy bills are so high now. I work from home but wouldn’t put the heating on during the day so I sit here freezing all day and just put it on when the kids are at home. We are all suffering in this cost of living crisis and have to make choices on how best to spend our money.
I am glad you said that it is not just pensioners who are cold. I have arthritis and I have been really struggling with the cold, but worry about putting the heating on as I am on benefits. Why should pensioners get help with their heating bills and not other people? They seem to think everyone owes them something.
I'm sorry this is happening to you my friend. I'm ashamed of our government and country 😢
Breaks my heart
I remember as a child watching an elderly man eat somewhere may have been a cafe I can't remember but I felt the vulnerability I felt sad ! Looking at him ! Now I'm looking at John and his wife eating ! It's cold over there ❤I'm so sorry John
He needs to ventilate the property to eliminate the mold or get a dehumidifier. So far I think we've been fortunate with a relatively mild winter .I've been able to open the windows and get fresh air in most days.
Dehumidifier's tend not to work that well in low temperature. He needs to prioritise the heating a bit more.
Snowfall is predicted again in under a week 😢
£3bn a year to Ukraine for “as long as it takes”. Need I say more.
Already given 13 billion and taken in about 300k of them costing 10s billions and using housing causing shortages and higher rents, demand creates inflation
That black mould is dangerous 😢
Yes but then cold enters. There is no choice.
We have all the people who voted Labour to thank for this
repair the damage,How,By tipping the country further upside down and let more immigrants in,Great,Nice way to repair damage 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thousands of OAP's will NOT survive this winter & was the very reason the payment was put in place the SHAME & disgrace of this government is appalling not to mention the NHS will be at the receiving end of the cruel policy
He brought it in because this was before the triple lock and the pensioners complained as they'd had a small rise one year. But were they grateful ? No they still moaned and voted Tory bringing in austerity for everybody else .
If they did not make provision for their retirement that is not the Government's fault. They need to start taking some responsibility for themselves.
This is not a solution, but we need to watch out for family and friends, neighbours and acquaintances. Befriend that stranger. The couple's simple meal of rice and vegetables was humbling. I wish I could help them on a regular basis and give them a festive, meaningful Christmas. I'm a strong believer that thoughtful gestures if practiced regularly by many people can make a difference. It's depressing that most people are only concerned about their own lives and of those in their inner circle.
me and my wife are in the same situation
If you lived anywhere near me you are welcome to come around of an evening to keep warm as long as you don't mind watching my choice on TV!!
If you have any family or friends I would suggest asking them if you can spend time in their houses to keep warm, I know you shouldn't have to do this but it's probably the best answer! All the best 🙏
Did you not make provision for your retirement? Take some responsibility for yourselves.
You must send more money for Ukraine, shame on you!
@@juliewills8034 i was scammed out of my £140k pension pot
Going for a walk everyday, if you can, is important for circulation.
If you can is the point..think that one through
@noramartin96 " if you can" covered it. What is there to consider otherwise?
This is unforgiveable!
Every mp should be emailed or called and tell them to stand up for these people, disgusting.
If you have mold try and fit an extractor or get a de humidifier, the cheapest option is open windows and use plain white vinegar dabbed on the mold ( no water on cloth at all.) and left then repeated a few hours later can kill the mold spores that harm. So horrible that our elderly are treated this way. A new government is needed.
That's interesting mazybee. At 76 I've learned something else new. Every day is still a school day indeed! I usually use those purpose made mould and mildew sprays around my windows, but it's not that effective and I fear for my carpet as they are bleach based. Vinegar is so much cheaper. I'll give this a try. (Hope it doesn't make the apartment smell like a salad dressing though! )😃. Thank you!
I have extractor fans; they are grossly overrated.
I decorate every year. My tree is about 15 years old and my decorations are older. They still look good. I put a new ribbon on my wreath this year. The only thing I buy each year is a bunch of real flowers.
You have hit the nail on the head lots of love to you and your wife xxx
Some pensioners can afford their own heating bills and should. Some cannot because the cut off is too low. They should get an allowance.
There are many other people who cannot afford their heating, including those who are working. Why should they have to subsidise pensioners?
That black mould will kill them….maybe that’s what Starmer wants?
Yes, mould can cause terrible allergies.
@@marilynbirk6041 mould killer will kill the mould . Not expensive.
I'm so sorry John 😢
I am most shocked to see those vast mold plaques , cannot fight against these without extensive ventilation , let fresh... unfortunately colder .... air flow in. It is a cruel tradeoff but this affects your whole respiratory system. In the Netherlands we have so called WTW systems built in all through the system and each room has a dedicated vent so as to exchange the used "old, contaminated air for fresh diluting air while giving back the heat content of the "old" air to the system. I have never seen these circonstances so grave. I am in disbelief that a pensioner who toiled their life long cannot heat at least intermittently at 17C. That is already a huge improvement. But it is a lost strugle against heat loss through poor building quality. Wish them some fine days ahead despite this predicament.
11.6 in my house. Colder in bathroom so don't bother to wash in winter some days. Can't bear to undress in there.
Insulate Britain are right .
My small window is open as soon as I get up just a few inches,only when it's too cold I keep window shut,but still open to allow a good blast of air to come in,just wrap up,the window has vents,the walls have vents,the windows are draughty i only get mold from leaking roof
Minimum wage is over 20k a year for a 35 hour week, the state pension is just over 10k a year we pay that on rent alone per year, I don’t know what will happen when one of us dies, the future looks bleak 😔
When does pension credit kick in ?
Did you not think about your retirement when you were working?
This is so sad 😢 No one should be deprived of heat in the winter, it’s cruel ‼️ The government should helping you and not take away your vital needs. I 🙏🏻 your situation improves . Do you have an electric blanket to help you stay warm ?
It is appalling that the winter fuel payment was cut. To think there are elderly people living in the UK who aren't sufficiently warm is terrible. What sort of society fails to protect its most vulnerable citizens? The labour party has moved a long, long way from its beginnings. IMO, Kier has no shame, no empathy, no compassion, and no care for the elderly. I hope his premiership is very short.
They are. You still get it if on pension credit . More are claiming that. It seems the world and his wife are 2 pound over the threshold.
@sfactory8253 and how exactly does that make it better for those who are cold & struggling to pay? I take it you aren't elderly nor cold.
@@dandare2586 I'm not cold as I put the heating on. Though I'm not young .I would take measures to get out of that situation. The piece is obviously a set up. Whilst he's eating rice and cabbage ere are 5 bottles of wine behind him. I wear thermals as well. I have gone to bed early in the past when younger and skint and I save for my retirement . Suddenly the right wing have become communists and want to hand out government money to all.
Have layers on but breathing the cold air is making me sick
Put the heating on !
True. Wear a mask to not breathe the cold.
@@english7451yeah I remember the mask helped with the cold taking your breath away
So sad , this government so generous to the high pay train drivers but not to old pensioners !!!! So disgusting n shame on the Labour government
The two are not remotely connected idiot, the King has eight palaces fully heated which he doesn’t even use. How about having a go at him? Not the working class getting a pay rise, goodness you are stupid, good old working class moaning when the working class get a pay rise but ignore the multi millionaire aristocracy, keep putting yourselves down.👍👍👍👍🙈🙈🙈🤡
We need train drivers. Think about it .
Why people don’t tell the truth. Who have us freezing are the Gas and electricity companies😢 I had help this winter and went strait to BG and my bills still high and BG was pay but not help has been given by BG😔🙏🏻🕊✝️
I hesitate to say this, but at 77 years old, I can’t help but think this old man likely cast his vote for Labor.
@Danny-qq5nr why would a labour guy appear in the Daily Torygrapth....it be like Owen jones writing a column for the Reform daily propaganda rag the Daily Heil...lol...most older boomers people are pretty right wing....
Layering UP doesn,t do any good etc..........because........the air around...ALL around is STILL freezing................doing this...and I,ve hadto...........is "Extremely" uncomfortable...................
Tough decisions, who is he kidding? He lives in luxury and probably thinks he deserves it while pensioners have to cut back on essentials. Glad I'm Scottish
We can moan much as we can nothing will change. Unfortunately.
not saying the conservatives are better, because they forgot how to be conservative. But this labour government that was once for the working man is in charge of this mess, is a disgrace
Tories are to blame for the complete state of this country. 14 years of mismanagement and catastrophic increase in the wealth gap between the rich and the poor leaves millions of people in the same situation. People shouldn't need extra hand outs for heating costs, they simply should be able to afford it from a reasonable pension and savings.
It wasn’t the tories that stopped pensioners winter fuel allowance though was it?
awe he has dogs as well:((( this gentle soul does not deserve this. shame on you starmer!!
what happened to the court case . started november 7th . to have the winter fuel money reinstated . whats taking so long . we will all be dead by the time it gets decided .
Sorry is no one else going to state the obvious: What have you and many others been doing your WHOLE lives prior to becoming a pensioner? Easiest any generation has had it in history and so many are still broke. Unless you've got a disability or disease that kept you from earning money (and/or had to care for your own children who were also disabled/had a disease that kept them out of work), you don't have any excuse.
At last, someone who speaks the plain truth. Well said. These pensioners obviously did not think about their retirement and, now, they expect everyone else to subsidise them.
Going to bed has become a new hobby
I am struggling for words i am so mad i not able to say what I think. Starlin is beyond despicable and is a spiteful little man who lies and lies. That's it as cant say what I want as he would put me in prison for being critical of the government. I am so sorry for these people, we used to live next door to sheltered house and one day so an elderly couple trying to cover some pots to stop the weather getting to them. I went out and spent a few pounds on a plastic greenhouse thing and gave it to them. They were in tears. I am a pensioner myself now.
You are a very compassionate man Merry Xmas
You have just criticised the government and haven't been arrested .
@@sfactory8253
Seems to be the first 'news' piece with an actual pensioner being affected by this, it really took this long to find someone
Cause they are a minority most pensioners are not poor, it’s the young that are the poorest
The Tories placed thousands of pensioners into paying tax due to freezing tax thresholds ? So those pensioners now paying tax we’re paying the £300 wealthy pensioners used to fly off to avoid winter Bad Enoch was going to means test wfa
This is the second winter I have frozen. It’s not just Starmer, he has made it worse but the price increases under the tories broke me. I fail to understand how we have ended up with such a third rate political class. I do know pensioners are paying the price. I worked and payed my taxes from age 16 , never once asked the state for benefits. Now I find I am just sliding into poverty.
Surely you've got some savings or pension ? I agree life has got immeasurably more difficult. But we save for a rainy or cold day. Life in the western world not as easy as it used to be Tory or Labour. Or reform
@ Just enough to make sure I don’t qualify for benefits.
What a lovely gentleman, and doing his best in the most difficult situation so he and his wife can still have a Christmas. Heartbreaking 😢😢😢
Don't worry though starmer will be nice and warm
How much money is it going to cost to the nhs to treat more pensioners with cold related illnesses this winter I think it’s a fair guestion to ask starmer
It's really sad to see and hear this 😢 Labour should be ashamed of themselves.
Why didn’t this fella save in a private pension during his 40/50 years at work to boost his state pension? Just saying? We need to ask these questions…….. I don’t think it’s heartless to ask these questions…….
You deserve a lot better my friend for working all your life!!! You Young people watching!!! Make your own moves for your future don't just rely on a government that doesn't know you or care about you. God bless
Just cut back on avocados, spiced cinnamon lattes and you'll have to resort to taking the Guardian online now instead of forking over for the daily printed version... Oh no, that's my generation - we keep being told we need to suck it up so should everyone else.
Your generation will live out the rest of your days with no freedom and no rights. I wouldn't crow about it if I was you. As the evil ones intend You will own nothing. Get ready for it.
THAT is terrible!I read an Article that the Tories were sending 350 million pounds a week of Tax payers money to the European Union every week,that totals 1 Billion 4 hundrede and 24 million pounds each and every month and in a year that Totals (17 BILLION POUNDS )of Tax payers money to the European Union every year!I wonder if Labour is doing the same?Also Billions sent to Ukraine,yes we need to help Ukraine i agree,though America has more Money than the UK they couldve sent more.I think its terrible that they Tax British people to death,way TOO much Tax to pay,then MOST of the Tax payers money sent across the World for Globalism or the wef!The UK Governments have not got their Priorities in order!Charity starts at home
1st,HELP the British people first,then the rest of the World,make sure were ALL ok first!British people should have a say as to where ALL THEIR hard earned Tax money is being spent,and British Tax money thrown about Europe and the rest of the World!
No you dont need to help anyone but your own CITIZENS. Not foreigners, not foreign countries.
Starmer will be nice and warm come on...
Feel warm in the thought that non British are enjoying their free hotel rooms this season. Merry Christmas
I'd be so ashamed and embarrassed had I voted for Labour
If you had done your research, you would have seen and woken up.
A very nasty policy from a very nasty government.
No free clothes to keep these people warmer.
Record profits from energy companies.
MPs heating paid for by taxpayer.
Mps food heavily subsidised by tax payer.
Vote Reform and reverse all of this assault on pensioners.
A hotel would be warmer !
Don't freeze, own a debt, don't worry
Government buildings have an unmetered electricity supply
Yet millions and millions spent for immigrants and sent abroad
I refuse to sit in my home freezing my heating will be on this is an absolute
disgrace 😡
2:30 - "use the dog as a hot water bottle". Err have you thought of using an actual hot water bottle as a hot water bottle? Those things are effective when you hold it close.
Why? Costs money and doggo is super effective 🐶
Unfortunately the amount of wine bottles in the background doesn’t help their case.
Yeah, they should be grateful for bread and water, eh? #sarcasm
Precisely. They can afford to buy wine, but want the taxpayers to pay towards their heating.
bless them, its so sad and shouldn't be happening , its just out right cruel!!! Wish I could help in some way....just heartbreaking, brought me to tears watching this 😮💨
The rich stay rich…
Absolute fiction. Propaganda. I'm a pensioner. So is my wife. So this guy and his wife, who is also working a part time job, are making between them at least £2000 a month and you're going to tell me they have to eat boiled cabbage on dry white rice for dinner. And they can't afford to turn up the the heat on £500 a week. Some of us aren't stupid enough to believe rubbish like this. You aren't helping to get sympathy for people who need it you're just making them look stupid.
I’m a pensioner and I wear very thick thermals. A couple of vests, tops , thick socks and if it’s really cold a hoodie. I only have my heating on 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening.
We are nearly in same boat as this gentleman except my husband is over 81yrs old