Winter fuel payments are set to be cut for most pensioners after the government won a vote in the House of Commons.
MPs voted on a Conservative motion calling for the planned cuts to winter fuel payments to be blocked yesterday (September 10).
A total of 228 MPs - mostly Conservatives - voted 'Aye' for the motion opposing the cuts, whereas 348 MPs backed the government with a 'No' vote.
We have rounded up how all the east London MPs have voted.
How east London MPs voted on winter fuel payment cuts
Romford - Andrew Rosindell
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell did not record a vote.
A spokesperson for Mr Rosindell said that he was unable to vote as he was at an emergency medical appointment, although he "certainly would have voted against the cuts".
Hornchurch and Upminster - Julia Lopez
Conservative MP Julia Lopez voted 'Aye' - to block the planned winter fuel payment cuts.
Dagenham and Rainham - Margaret Mullane
Labour MP Margaret Mullane voted 'No' - backing the government's planned cuts.
Barking - Nesil Caliskan
Labour MP Nesil Caliskan voted to cut winter fuel payments, in line with the government.
Ilford North - Wes Streeting
Labour MP and Health Secretary Wes Streeting voted 'No' - backing the government's planned cuts to winter fuel payments.
Ilford South - Jas Athwal
Labour MP Jas Athwal voted to cut winter fuel payments, in line with the government.
East Ham - Sir Stephen Timms
Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms voted 'No' - backing the government's planned cuts.
West Ham and Beckton - James Asser
Labour MP James Asser voted to cut winter fuel payments, in line with the government.
Stratford and Bow - Uma Kumaran
Labour MP Uma Kumaran voted 'No' - backing the government's plans to cut winter fuel payments.
Poplar and Limehouse - Apsana Begum
Independent MP Apsana Begum voted 'Aye', opposing the government's planned winter fuel payment cuts.
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Rushanara Ali
Labour MP Rushanara Ali voted to cut winter fuel payments, in line with the government.
Chingford and Woodford Green - Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith voted in favour of the motion to oppose the cut to winter fuel payments.
Leyton and Wanstead - Calvin Bailey
Labour MP Calvin Bailey voted 'No' - backing the government's plans to cut winter fuel payments.
Walthamstow - Stella Creasy
Labour MP Stella Creasy voted 'No' - to cut winter fuel payments, in line with the government.
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