The Liberal Democrats have called for an extension to Saturday's deadline to access winter fuel payments, warning that tens of thousands of older people could miss out if the current date is upheld.
With a backlog of 91,000 unprocessed claims and the ongoing rise in applications since new eligibility limitations were introduced, the Liberal Democrats urge quicker application processing to protect vulnerable pensioners.
Sir Ed Davey criticized the government by stating that many older individuals are forced to make impossible choices, underscoring the urgent need for extended deadlines and better accessibility of benefits during the winter.
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