Which of the following do you think is the most appropriate course of action for the government to take on winter fuel payments for pensioners?

Which of the following do you think is the most appropriate course of action for the government to take on winter fuel payments for pensioners? Published on 22 May 2025 → Survey conducted on 22 May 2025 on 4582 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should return to the previous system where they are given to all pensioners, regardless of wealth

33%

Should keep means testing them, but loosen the eligibility limit so more pensioners can receive it

44%

Should keep means testing them at the same level as currently

Should keep means testing them, and tighten the eligibility limit so fewer pensioners can receive it

Should scrap winter fuel payments to pensioners entirely

Don't know

10%

Should return to the previous system where they are given to all pensioners, regardless of wealth

33%

Should keep means testing them, but loosen the eligibility limit so more pensioners can receive it

44%

Should keep means testing them at the same level as currently

Should keep means testing them, and tighten the eligibility limit so fewer pensioners can receive it

Should scrap winter fuel payments to pensioners entirely

Don't know

10%

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