PENSIONERS are missing meals, are more depressed and having to shelter in libraries due to the government’s cuts to the winter fuel allowance, a survey by Unite revealed today.

Protesters dropped a banner from Westminster Bridge in London today to call on the government to reverse the winter fuel allowance cuts and ensure that the most vulnerable pensioners are safe and warm over the winter.

They included Unite activists, retired members, pensioners and NHS staff who have seen the impact of cuts first-hand.