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Yes Callistemon that is very true but all those people that now receive the larger payment have had to work 5 to 6 years more to get it and payed taxes and national insurance in those years.

Men had to wait until 65 to receive the lower rate which they will continue to receive for life.

Is that sex discrimination?

If you received compensation for the missed years from 60 to eg 67 at the lower rate of pension and continued on the lower rate would you be happy with that?

ie receiving backpay of £137.60 pw (based on 39 years contributions) then continue on that rate for life plus % increases?

Or

Receive £179.60 pw based on 35 years contributions for life plus % increases?

Or do you want compensation and the higher rate?

In which case, why can't we all go on to the higher rate, particularly men who had to wait until 65 and then received and will continue to receive the lower rate?

Yes Callistemon that is very true but all those people that now receive the larger payment have had to work 5 to 6 years more to get it and payed taxes and national insurance in those years.

Yes, that's a good thing Callistemon, it does keep increasing for us.

I doubt whether it will change anything, but thanks anyway.

I know this will be unpopular but when those affected do receive their pensions it will average about £50+ per week more than the full rate for those who retired under the old scheme.
Those on the old scheme will remain in the old rate so will be receiving over £2,500 less per annum than more recent retirees.

It effected me, but not a hope in hell of any compensation.

Fingers,legs and eyes crossed in this house.

Every time I read about this I feel the same ...let down. I can't see anything changing but it would be great if all the campaigning resulted in a positive outcome.

A step in the right direction for sure.

Thanks humptydumpty for this - fingers crossed it has a positive result ?

It affects me, but unfortunately all this does is confirm the shabby treatment. Still no compensation.