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Tories plan benefit cuts for pensioners

(130 Posts)
Maggiemaybe Thu 08-Oct-20 18:52:53

I’m just hoping against hope that the bus pass doesn’t go before I finally make 66 in a couple of months. I’ve heard it’s cost effective anyway, bringing more to the economy than it costs, but they might just look at short term gain.

Not that I’m going anywhere on the bus right now. smile

suziewoozie Thu 08-Oct-20 18:51:25

Or else it should apply across the board

suziewoozie Thu 08-Oct-20 18:43:51

I believe the triple lock should go

avitorl Thu 08-Oct-20 18:39:30

I am definitely not a Conservative supporter but have thought for many years that the Christmas Bonus is a joke ,does little to help anyone,and the money could be better spent on other things that are needed.
I personally don't need the Fuel allowance but know people who do .I use my allowance to buy food for Food Banks hoping it may bring a bit of Christmas cheer to those less well off than me.

paddyanne Thu 08-Oct-20 18:32:03

According to the charmer who is Liam Fox,cutting winter fuel allowance and christmas "bonus" amongst other pensioner benefits should be done as soon as possible.His reasoning is ..they'll probably be dead before the next election and if their not they wont remember which party made the cuts .

All on BBC news website.They stoop to new lows every day