The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.

It is thought as many as 19,000 pensioners in Essex might be eligible for the payments.

Burnham says he cannot defend the "wrong" decision after compensation was supported in opposition.

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

In March, a parliamentary ombudsman recommended compensation of between £1,000 and £2,950 for each of those affected.

Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation.

Campaigners speak out against a decision not to compensate women affected by the pension age rise.

Tina Williams, 70, from Reading has been struggling with intermittent heating for years.