Conservative Peer Shaun Bailey has blasted Starmer’s plans to enforce a ‘widow tax’ targeting those living alone.

Speaking on GB News, Bailey said: "There's a very special thing about punishing pensioners. They have no ability to raise their income. That's a special thing about punishing pensioners. 

"And they know that while they're doing it. And I come back to it, Labour gave so many lectures about cruel policy, about political decisions. This is absolutely cruel."

Conservative Peer Shaun Bailey has blasted Starmer’s plans to enforce a ‘widow tax’ targeting those living alone.Speaking on GB News, Bailey said: "There's a very special thing about punishing pensioners. They have no ability to raise their income. That's a special thing about punishing pensioners. ...{ai:summary}<p>Conservative Peer Shaun Bailey criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer's proposal for a 'widow tax' aimed at individuals living alone. He stated that targeting pensioners, who have limited income-raising options, is particularly cruel.</p><p>Bailey accused Labour of hypocrisy regarding their stance on punitive policies. #politics</p>

Labour's council tax clampdown is 'absolutely cruel', blasts Shaun Bailey

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