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Cap working age benefits at the same level as the state pension

Submitted by John Patrick Barrowclough on Wednesday 11th February 2026

Published on Monday 23rd March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Current Signatures: 34
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Basics ~ benefit claimants ~ Benefits ~ Create ~ Ensure ~ Fairer ~ level ~ Pensions ~ Reviewed ~ state pension ~ system ~ The State

Petition Action

Cap working age benefits at the same level as the state pension

Petition Details

Ensure that no working age individual on benefits receives a higher basic income than a pensioner living solely on the State Pension. Review benefit levels to bring them in line with the income the Government has deemed sufficient for pensioners.

Additional Information

We believe this would create a fairer system that does not disadvantage older people who rely entirely on the State Pension. Pensioners should not be placed at a financial disadvantage compared to working age benefit claimants.


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