North West Hampshire Liberal Democrats

Covering the Parliamentary Constituency of North West Hampshire (including Andover, Whitchurch, St. Mary Bourne, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Stoke, Anna Valley, Smannell, Little London, Overton, Tadley, Baughurst, Kingsclere, Highclere, Dummer, Oakley and North Waltham)

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£25 increase in pensions

10.17.19pm GMT Fri 21st Jan 2005

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.

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