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Pension Overhaul Petition Gains Momentum | Leeds News
A bold petition is stirring debate across the UK, demanding a massive State Pension boost to £610 weekly for everyone over 60 — including those living abroad whose pensions are frozen. The proposal links payouts to the National Living Wage, aiming for a fair wage equivalent of 48 hours’ work. With 13 million current recipients and millions more potentially affected, the push seeks not just higher payments but universal access from age 60. If it hits 10,000 signatures, the government must respond — and at 100,000, it could land in Parliament. This isn’t just about money — it’s about fairness…
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