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Old 26-10-2010, 12:37   #14
Chrysalis
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Re: A non means tested flat rate pension for all?

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Originally Posted by Osem View Post
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11618019

The idea apparently is that by taking out the complexities and costs associated with means testing etc., more could be paid out to pensioners irrespective of their contributions.

Does this sound like a good idea?
one thing that always goes unquestioned.

is why pensions (a benefit just like JSA and IB etc.) gets increases without a fuss been made but other benefits get squeezed.

the answer to your question is no, and is further evidence of "we all in it together" been complete rubbish.
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