He said: “Having those pieces from home, it means a lot to us. It can mean the difference between breaking down the placement and keeping it up."
“People do not understand, I do not understand how a Labour government has taken away the fuel allowance of millions of pensioners just as winter approaches," Graham added.The government said on Sunday millions of pensioners would "see state pensions rise by up to £1,700 this parliament" through its commitment to the triple lock.
It said more than a million pensioners would still receive the payment, with a 152% increase in pension credit claims, while some would benefit from the £150 warm home discount.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmerto cut the universal benefit.
Sir Keir said the cut was necessary because of the state of the country’s finances, accusing previous governments of avoiding confronting issues like the cost of winter fuel payments.In Scotland, a couple
to proceed with their own legal bid against both the UK and Scottish governments over scrapping the benefit.
A man is celebrating taking his 60th traditional five-mile Christmas Day walk which he started in 1965.He said: "We're celebrating a lot of anniversaries."
Bushy's had produced a "special brew" to mark its 40th year, produced in wooden barrels, Mr Cox explained.Organiser Camra Isle of Man was also celebrating its 50th birthday, he added, from when the group believes it was founded locally in 1975.
Mr Cox said there were more than 100 cask ales from all over the UK included in this year's event, and all the local breweries were involved.There was also more than 20 craft beers in kegs, more than 50 real ciders and perries, as well as fruit wines and mead.