Surely the State Pension isn't a benefit but an Entitlement? The government has, I believe, started counting the SP under the umbrella of 'benefits' and making the costs look larger than they otherwise might. Is this to soften up the population so cutting back on benefits can include those of us on SP - eg means testing them in future amongst other things? I'm sure I've rambled or ranted about this sort of thing before but recently, given how being in receipt of a benefit allows the government, or some private company that does it's bidding, to sectetly check out what's in our bank accounts without needing to either ask permission or inform us if the fact, it feels a bit sinister. I think I read somewhere (sorry not to provide a link) that it's now it's state pensioners who are amongst the biggest benefit cheats, scamming the system by claiming pension credit when not entitled as they have too much in savings or being out of the country too long etc... I am concerned in particular after seeing how those involved in the great Post Office Counters scandal gave the accused no credible chance of defense against accusations of dishonesty and criminality. Are we the next target - after the election of course as they won't want to scare off a large part of their voter base. So, is this relabelling the thin edge of the wedge or am I getting concerned about nothing?
