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Thousands more join campaign demanding State Pension Age to drop to 60
The campaign sought a pension from age 60 and a weekly rate of £610.08, but it fell 2,208 signatures short of a government reply.
- A Petition calling for the State Pension to be available at 60 closed on Monday after failing to reach the 10,000-signature threshold required for a Government response. Campaigners garnered 7,792 signatures, falling 2,208 short.
- Campaigners requested the State Pension start at 60, with weekly payments increased to 48 hours at the National Living Wage. The proposal aimed for a universal pension worth around £31,724 annually.
- The proposal represented a significant reversal of current policy; the State Pension age is currently 66 and is scheduled to rise to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028, eventually reaching 68 by April 2046.
- Derence Lee, Chief Finance Officer at Shepherds Friendly, warned that frozen tax thresholds may offset State Pension gains. He noted pensioners face tension as the Personal Allowance remains frozen at £12,570.
- The Petition also fell short of the 100,000 signatures needed for consideration for a debate in Parliament. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, stated pensioners will not pay tax at all this parliament.
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