Heating allowance...what's next to go for seniors?

[Alan22]

What was that then, the increase in the Sovereign Grant? You really ought to know what you're talking about, and remove this:

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It was in humour, I have nothing against the royal family particularly, although a Sovereign Grant of £45 million sounds very generous given he has more money than he can ever spend, and many of those paying it have absolutely no choice.

 

[Cris 11]

My friend is very annoyed about the winter fuel allowance being cut, he said it used to pay for the swimming pool upkeep for he's villa in Spain.
I had to laugh he was genuinely upset by it.

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I found this really amusing.
My friend that lives mostly in Spain has just told me the British taxpayer will still pay for the upkeep of his villas swimming pool in Spain.
British pensioners living in the EU will keep their winter fuel allowance thanks to a Brexit catch | This is Money
You couldn't make it up no one would believe you,

 

[Bob Rathbone]

In answer to your original question......

Memory!

Point 1,The great thing about a failing memory is that you can have a clear conscience.
Point 2,The great thing about a failing memory is that...........