Was Mr Darling a Dream M or a Disappointment? ; the Pensioner
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PENSIONER Elsie Richardson condemned the Budget for failing to help the elderly.
Despite pledging to increase the winter fuel allowance - at pounds 250 for over 60s and pounds 400 for over-80s - Mrs Richardson said more was needed.See the full content of this document
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Was Mr Darling a Dream M or a Disappointment? ; the Pensioner
The 81-year-old, from Low Heaton, Newcastle, said the investments did not reflect the rocketing cost of heating her home.
Mrs Richardson is currently taking a Phd at Northumbria University studying the role elderly people play in policy-making.She said: "I'm not satisfied with very much that they've said. The fuel prices are increasing and last week I received an extra bill for pounds 39."How am I suppose to pay that...See the full content of this document
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