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Stop using the term "benefit" when referring to the state pension.

Submitted on Friday 10th March 2017

Published on Saturday 18th March 2017

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Signatures: 42

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Petition Action

Stop using the term "benefit" when referring to the state pension.

Petition Details

Calling the state pension a "benefit" is offensive. Civil servants and MPs refer to the state pension under this heading but it does not reflect the tax and NI paid, and the years of working required to qualify. Furthermore it demeans pensioners and undermines dignity in old age.


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