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'Widespread' ageism against 'wealth-hoarding boomers' must be addressed, MPs say

A cross-party group of MPs stated that depictions of older people as hoarding wealth contributes to ageist stereotypes in the UK, revealing a significant issue that requires addressing.
The Women and Equalities Committee reported that around 1.9 million pensioners live in poverty in the UK, contradicting the stereotype that older people live comfortably.
Committee chair Sarah Owen called for action against ageist stereotypes and highlighted the lack of progress on digital inclusion strategies over the past decade.
The Centre for Better Ageing noted that the intergenerational fairness narrative often overlooks inequalities within generations, leading to a false competition for resources.

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The Independent

‘Wealth-hoarding boomers’ stereotype is age discrimination, MPs say

The ‘boomer’ stereotype is contributing to ageist attitudes, a Commons group has found

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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iNews

Broadband and mobile firms 'must provide affordable tariffs for pensioners'

The UK has a ‘pervasively ageist culture’ and new anti-discrimination laws are needed to protect older people, MPs have said.Existing laws are “failing” older people. Ageist stereotypes including accusations they are ‘wealth-hoarders’ are widespread and breed ‘unnecessary division’, according to parliament’s women and equalities committee report.Increasingly critical references to a growing elderly population, dismissed as the “grey tsunami” and…

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

MPs slam stereotype that pensioners live life of luxury while grandkids struggle

Misconception that elders 'hoard' wealth pits generations in conflict with each other, say MPs

4 days ago·United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

'Widespread' ageism against 'wealth-hoarding boomers' must be addressed, MPs say

A report by a parliamentary committee recommends that the government introduce a commissioner for older people - as exists in Wales and Northern Ireland.

4 days ago·United Kingdom

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