Rejected petition Increase the state pension to the level of the national living wage.

Increase the state pension to the level of the national minimum wage

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The current state pension leaves some pensioners in poverty. The current pension is shameful for the fifth largest economy. The state pension should be increased to the minimum living wage to allow pensioners to live with financial security and dignity.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705477

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Date submitted 7 December 2024
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