Rallying cry for a decent state pension

BRITAIN’S pensioners are ensnared in a crisis of dignity, suffering under the weight of the poorest state pension provision in Europe.

This dire situation is compounded by a disheartening lack of advocacy from opposition parties, which have yet to champion the cause of our nation’s elderly with the vigor and urgency it demands.

The Conservative Party’s proposal to increase the retirement age to 71 is not just a policy suggestion, it is a stark indicator of a system increasingly indifferent to the hardships of our ageing population.

In a distressing development, pensioners are being forced to sell their homes to afford residential care, a glaring testament to the systemic neglect and mass abuse of our elderly citizens by government.

The narrative unfolding today is not merely a reflection of the current state of affairs but a foreboding glimpse into the future awaiting today’s younger generations.

The adversities endured by the elderly over the past four decades offer a prophetic warning: without significant change, the injustices of today will be visited upon the retirees of tomorrow.

It underscores a pressing need for collective action, a rallying cry for all to demand a decent state retirement pension.

Our petition (https://petition. parliament.uk/petitions/654389) embodies this call to action, representing a grassroots movement to rectify the injustices faced by Britain’s pensioners.

It is not just a petition but a manifesto for change, advocating for a state pension system that guarantees a dignified and comfortable retirement for every citizen aged 60 and above.

This initiative seeks not only to address the immediate financial inadequacies of the current pension system but to lay the groundwork for a future where retirement is free from the spectre of poverty and insecurity.

This is a chance to stand in solidarity with those who have spent their lives contributing to our society, ensuring that their retirement years are marked by respect and financial stability, not uncertainty and hardship.

Let us unite in this cause, recognising that the welfare of our pensioners today is intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of our society tomorrow.

By lending our voices to this petition, we affirm our commitment to a future where retirement is synonymous with dignity and financial security.

Angela Templeton, Karen Burns, Dave Fabian, Denver Johnson and

Michael Thompson,