Julian Knight welcomes that 20,997 pensioners in Solihull will receive an additional £300 as the Conservative Government’s Pensioner Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out.
These payments will be made directly to over 11 million pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment, demonstrating the Conservative Government’s commitment to supporting pensioners with rising costs through the winter.
In addition to this £300 uplift to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, the Energy Price Guarantee will help to keep household energy bills as low as possible – saving the typical household £900 this winter. Every household is also benefitting from a £400 grant, automatically deducted from their energy bills, as the Conservative Government takes real action to help people with the cost of living.
Julian Knight MP said "Pensioners across Solihull are facing rising living costs due to Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine, so it is vital that we take real action to support them. I welcome the news that 20,997 pensioners in Solihull will be receiving the Conservative Government’s £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment as part of their annual Winter Fuel Payment, as well as the news that the Triple Lock is being protected. This will give pensioners much-needed support this winter and protect the most vulnerable in the face of rising prices.”
