£25 increase in pensions (North West Hampshire Liberal Democrats)

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£25 increase in pensions

January 21, 2005 10:17 PM

Frances George of Overton explains to Martin Tod what difference the Lib Dem's proposed £25 per week extra pension would make to pensioners over 75.

Mrs. Frances George of Overton explains to Martin Tod what difference the Lib Dem's proposed £25 per week extra pension would make to pensioners over 75.

Liberal Democrat campaigner, Martin Tod, is calling for a £25 per week boost for pensioners over 75.

During a recent visit to Overton, he delivered £25 worth of groceries to local pensioner, Mrs Frances George, and heard what a difference a £25 increase in the pension would make.

Commenting after his visit, Martin Tod said "the basic pension must be raised - starting with older pensioners who are usually the poorest. The link between pensions and earnings that was broken by the Conservatives in 1980 should be restored to give pensioners a decent standard of living".

Lib Dem targets
£25 more on the pension every week at 75.
A million pensioners off means-testing.
Restore the link between pensions and earnings for over 75s - to be rolled out to younger pensioners.
Tie state pensions to residency not National Insurance contributions - benefiting millions of women.
Free personal care when you need it - no one forced to sell their home to pay for care.
Free off-peak travel for pensioners.