pensioner

"You try to take a Murray mint off a pensioner - uproar. But we've closed thousands of youth clubs. It's a national disaster."

Support for pensioners through the winter fuel payment was initially slashed by the government, a move that led to a significant u-turn.

Only pensioners with an annual income of £35,000 or less will be eligible for the payment.

She said the government should widen the availability of grants to include pensioners and those on middle incomes.

However, for students, pensioners or others not seeking work, having a digital ID will be optional.