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Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid
Campaigners say the current full New State Pension is £12,564, and the petition needs 10,000 signatures for a government response.
- Richard Sobey MBE created a campaign calling for the full New State Pension to be increased to £14,500 a year, arguing this figure represents a minimum standard of living for retirees aged 65 and over.
- The National Minimum Wage for under-18 workers equates to £14,560 annually based on a 35-hour week, exceeding the current New State Pension of £12,564 by more than £1,900 annually.
- Petition data shows the UK ranks 13th of 28 European countries for State Pension provision, while campaigners argue that those paying National Insurance deserve an annual increase of almost £2,000.
- Thousands have backed the petition, putting pressure on Pensions Pat McFadden, though 100,000 signatures are required for Parliament to consider the proposal for debate.
- Until 28 January 2027, the Government petition remains open for signatures; reaching the threshold only guarantees Parliamentary debate, not policy change.
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Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard+19 Reposted by 19 other sources
Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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