Pantglas2
Agreed nadateturbe - my point was about the inaccuracy of the figures presented which will weaken argument for some.
Pantglas the figures were not inaccurate and it is important to get them right.
You have missed an important fact. During the period quoted, the New State Pension came in. Presumably, this is what you get, so are familiar with it. However, the vast majority will still be getting the Old State Pension.
Maddy is comparing like with like -the old pension with the old pension. So, Maddy's figures are correct for those on the Old State Pension who did not and do not get Pension Credit. They would have received £5587.40 in 2012 and £7376.20 in 2022-23. This was accurately reported.
However if the only income is the Old Basic State Pension, the person would receive Pension Credit - but the majority do not. A large percentage who are eligible do not claim.
The New State Pension included (when it started) an amount just over the Pension Credit for all claiming it. Not as a means-tested benefit as it is for those on the Old State Pension.
The New State Pension did not start until 2016 but a comparable figure would be 2012's Basic Pension figure plus Pension Credit which was £7407.40 compared with today's New State Pension of £9627.80.
This is going to grow to be greater year on year than the Old State Pension plus Pension Credit. It will be greater by far than the Old State Pension. A quarter of a million over 70s get no state pension at all.