Iain
Duncan Smith proposes introducing a flat rate old age pension of at
least £155 a week to come into effect in 2015 or 2016. Whilst this is
welcome news for pensioners of the future this move will not include
existing pensioners today. Why not? This is the post -war generation
who over the years have contributed most and who have been brought up to
be ultra careful with money and resources! - the generation who have
uncomplainingly raised their families without the cushioning of
government credits and top-ups and in many cases too proud to apply for
possible entitlements so beloved of the present day; also many of whom
are still working to supplement the meagre state pension they receive!
Why are they to be missed out? They are the proud and independent face
of Great Britain at its best! Is this their reward?
This petition will be snailmailed and emailed to No.10 Downing St. If
you support our efforts to include existing pensioners in the Government's proposals please add your
signature below
The stories and reflections left here by so many of you reveal a deep frustration regarding the way our post-war generation is being overlooked by current policy. I am currently compiling these experiences to include in the formal correspondence being prepared for officials at Downing Street. Witnessing how this humble request has resonated with your own personal histories confirms that we are asking for a long overdue recognition of a lifetime of contribution.
May 3, 2011
Seeing this collective recognition of our post-war generation is deeply moving. It confirms that many people share the belief that those who contributed so much deserve better than to be left behind by current pension proposals.
6 Comments
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Derek Rogers
15 years ago
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Typical government ignoring the people who actually built this country.
S
Susan Pierce
15 years ago
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Fix this now. Existing pensioners are the ones hurting most with the price of gas and electric going through the roof.
J
John West
15 years ago
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Too little too late as always. We deserve better than this scrap heap treatment.
M
Margaret Lee
15 years ago
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My husband and I worked all our lives and paid our taxes. It is a absolute disgrace that we are being left behind like this.
L
Linda Morales
15 years ago
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My mum has worked since she left school @ 15. She is struggling to heat her home while they talk about big changes for people years away. unfair!!
A
Arthur Karimi
15 years ago
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Include everyone or dont do it at all. Simple.
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Iain
Duncan Smith proposes introducing a flat rate old age pension of at
least £155 a week to come into effect in 2015 or 2016. Whilst this is
welcome news for pensioners of the future this move will not include
existing pensioners today. Why not? This is the post -war generation
who over the years have contributed most and who have been brought up to
be ultra careful with money and resources! - the generation who have
uncomplainingly raised their families without the cushioning of
government credits and top-ups and in many cases too proud to apply for
possible entitlements so beloved of the present day; also many of whom
are still working to supplement the meagre state pension they receive!
Why are they to be missed out? They are the proud and independent face
of Great Britain at its best! Is this their reward?
This petition will be snailmailed and emailed to No.10 Downing St. If
you support our efforts to include existing pensioners in the Government's proposals please add your
signature below
The stories and reflections left here by so many of you reveal a deep frustration regarding the way our post-war generation is being overlooked by current policy. I am currently compiling these experiences to include in the formal correspondence being prepared for officials at Downing Street. Witnessing how this humble request has resonated with your own personal histories confirms that we are asking for a long overdue recognition of a lifetime of contribution.
May 3, 2011
Seeing this collective recognition of our post-war generation is deeply moving. It confirms that many people share the belief that those who contributed so much deserve better than to be left behind by current pension proposals.
6 Comments
D
Derek Rogers
15 years ago
Featured
Typical government ignoring the people who actually built this country.
S
Susan Pierce
15 years ago
Featured
Fix this now. Existing pensioners are the ones hurting most with the price of gas and electric going through the roof.
J
John West
15 years ago
Featured
Too little too late as always. We deserve better than this scrap heap treatment.
M
Margaret Lee
15 years ago
Featured
My husband and I worked all our lives and paid our taxes. It is a absolute disgrace that we are being left behind like this.
L
Linda Morales
15 years ago
Featured
My mum has worked since she left school @ 15. She is struggling to heat her home while they talk about big changes for people years away. unfair!!
Typical government ignoring the people who actually built this country.