Petition for lower state pension age passes 100,000 signatures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 has passed 100,000 signatures.

A petition calling for the state pension age to be reduced to 65 has passed 100,000 signatures. The campaign, created by Michelle Gill, reached 100,769 signatures and remains open until March 16, 2027. Under UK parliament rules, reaching this threshold means the Petitions Committee will consider it for debate in Parliament, though this does not guarantee a debate will take place or that the Government will agree to change policy.

The petition argues that lowering the state pension age could allow older people to retire with dignity, avoid financial hardship and free up jobs for younger workers entering the labour market. It highlights that people aged 65 to 67 can face poor health, caring responsibilities and limited employment opportunities while waiting to qualify for their state pension.

However, the Government has made clear it opposes the proposal. Earlier this month it stated: 'The Government has no plans to lower the State Pension age.' The state pension age is now gradually rising from 66 to 67, a change that began in April 2026 and will complete in March 2028, as set out in legislation dating back to the Pensions Act 1995.

How it is being reported

• State pension age could be cut to 65 to help free up jobs for youngA petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signaturesEly Standard · 25 Oct, 18:09
• State pension age could be cut to 65 to help free up jobs for youngA petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signaturesCambs Times · 25 Oct, 18:09

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