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Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 grow as parliamentary debate draws closer
Michelle Gill’s petition says a lower state pension age would ease hardship and open jobs for younger workers, while the government cites life expectancy and fairness.
- A Parliamentary petition seeking to lower the State Pension age reached 97,869 signatures, leaving it 2,131 short of the 100,000 threshold for potential Parliamentary debate; the campaign remains open until March 16, 2027.
- Stating "there are no plans to reduce State Pension age to 65," the Government rejected the proposal and confirmed the current rise from 66 to 67 will continue, citing fairness and fiscal sustainability.
- Addressing concerns about barriers facing people aged 65 to 67, the DWP provides measures including 50PLUS Champions and Midlife MOTs delivered through Jobcentres to help review health, finances and skills.
- Petitioners argue lowering the age could create job opportunities for younger workers; the Government countered with a £2.5billion investment by 2029, including Youth Hubs and Youth Jobs Grant funding.
- The Government confirmed the third State Pension age Review is under way, drawing on ONS projections showing men aged 66 could expect to live another 19.3 years, women another 21.9 years.
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