Unite maintains that the current State Pension age of 66 is already too high
MPs will join a coalition of workers and campaigners on Tuesday to call on the UK Government to rule out any further increases in the State Pension age before the next general election. and is due to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
However, campaigners are keen to see this ruled out completely and not just delayed. Irene Graham, from the Scottish Pensioners' Forum, said: “It’s important we defeat the Government’s plans to introduce 68 as the State Pension age for millions of workers aged 44 to 52.” “After 13 years of austerity and public sector cuts, the Tories can’t be trusted with your State Pension. That’s why we are demanding rock solid assurances from the Prime Minister ruling out any further rises.”
“It would show a lack of commitment by the Government to tackle issues that impact adversely on older people.”
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