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Age UK report: WFP cut will be a “crushing blow” for most vulnerable

9 Oct 2024

EMBARGO: 00.01 Wednesday 9th October

Responding to the Age UK report which shows that four in five pensioners living below or just above the poverty line will lose the Winter Fuel Payment as a result of the government’s cuts, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Steve Darling MP said:

“We have heard countless stories in recent weeks of pensioners terrified about just making it through the winter without having to choose between heating and eating. This reports lays bare just how frightening these cuts are for so many.

“To push ahead with taking away this support would be a crushing blow for some of the most vulnerable in society and it cannot be allowed to go ahead.

“The government must change course and get these people the support they need this winter.”

ENDS

 

 

 

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