The Tories are facing a backlash after a clip posted to pull at social media users' heartstrings appeared to show wealthy pensioners complaining about winter fuel cutsThe Tories have been mocked over a video attacking Labour's cuts to winter fuel payments amid claims it features wealthy pensioners.
The party attempted to pull at social media users' heartstrings, showing struggling pensioners fearing the impact of the £300 winter fuel allowance cut.
MPs from across parties on Monday said they were “really, really worried” about the winter fuel payment cuts during Work and Pensions questions in the Commons.
Lib Dem work and pensions spokesman Steve Darling described the winter fuel cuts as a "regressive approach" that will "add insult to injury" for pensioners.
He told the Commons: "There are 2.7 million pensioners who are over the age of 80 and would be benefiting from the £300 winter fuel allowance.
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