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[denso13]

keeping them as some of the poorest paid pensioners in Europe.

14 years of Tory austerity had some bad effects. But I know how it works, everything is now the PM's fault.

 

[Trazor]

Maths not your strong point eh, Trazor?

Understanding my point, is obviously not yours.

Pensioners ought to be raised above the triple lock in, in order to get pensions on a par with many European countries.
The triple lock, effectively keeps them relatively poor in comparison.

Are we not one of the richest countries in the World?

 

[JohnD]

How about people living in poverty who are not pensioners?

 

[Brigadier]

The triple lock, effectively keeps them relatively poor in comparison.

No it doesn't.

You might think pensioners ought to be catching up more quickly, but it is simple maths that they are catching up.

 

[Trazor]

14 years of Tory austerity had some bad effects. But I know how it works, everything is now the PM's fault.

No where, do I blame Labour for poor pensions, both parties over the years have found it, "Helpful" to keep pensions pinned.

 

[Trazor]

How about people living in poverty who are not pensioners?

I think it shames this country to its core, that we have anyone living in poverty or on the streets.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

It means they'll put away a tiny bit less every week.

For their funeral. Jeez, Nosey - you'd take the pennies out of a dead man's eyes.

 

[noseall]

For their funeral

That as well, correct. Pensioners are closer to death than anyone else on the planet, so yes, it makes sense.

 

[noseall]

I think it shames this country to its core, that we have anyone living in poverty or on the streets.

With the best social care in the world and all the will in the world, you will still have folk that are determined to harm themselves.

 

[Notch7]

The Triple lock ensures pensioners, are kept at the Status Quo, keeping them as some of the poorest paid pensioners in Europe.

Do you understand that 40+ years of neo liberal ideology has failed compared to the social democracies of mainland Europe.

 

[Notch7]

I think it shames this country to its core, that we have anyone living in poverty or on the streets.

Why do you think that is?
and what do you think the solution is?

both parties over the years have found it, "Helpful" to keep pensions pinned

I’m pleased to hear you blame both parties.

I believe the structural failures of this country are a result of our weak political system combined with a media that has too much influence…….and those issues go beyond the failings of the political parties.