Petition to stop tax on DWP State Pension reaches more than 79,000 signatures
- A petition to stop taxing the State Pension has gained over 79,000 signatures, initiated by Dennis Reed for Silver Voices.
- The full State Pension will increase by £470 to £11,973 next month, which is just below the tax threshold of £12,570.
- Colette has seen her combined pension exceed the tax threshold, resulting in taxation on her payments, which Reed states could lead to poverty for pensioners.
- Reed argues that if the basic State Pension is taxed, it undermines the safety net intended to cover essential living costs.
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The ongoing DWP pensions scandal is about to be debated in parliament
In an important development for women affected by pension age changes, a major debate is scheduled for Monday 17 March in Parliament. It is concerning the compensation for WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This comes as a petition advocating for a compensation scheme has amassed an impressive 159,000 signatures, demonstrating the widespread support for this long-standing issue. …


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Petition to stop tax on DWP State Pension reaches more than 79,000 signatures
Campaign to stop pensioners paying tax on their State Pension has now reached almost 80,000
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