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