Scotland could extend the £300 Winter Fuel Payment as a result of further devolution next year, according to reports. Scottish Labour has argued that the payment could be kept under Scottish control when it comes under Holyrood’s jurisdiction in October 2024. This development comes as Scotland prepares to decide which pensioners will receive the allowance, just eight months before a critical Scottish parliamentary election in 2026. Labour strategists in Scotland are concerned that the UK Government’s decision to cut eligibility for the benefit could significantly damage their chances of beatin…