Petition to cut state pension age to 65 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 lowered to 65 has passed 100,000 signatures, triggering parliamentary consideration.

A petition calling for the state pension age to be reduced to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures. Created by Michelle Gill, the petition had attracted 100,769 signatures as of 24 October 2026 and remains open until 16 March 2027. 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 the pension age.

The campaign argues that lowering the state pension age could allow older people to retire with dignity and avoid financial hardship. It contends that people aged 65 to 67 can face poor health, caring responsibilities and limited employment opportunities while waiting to qualify for their state pension. The petition also suggests that allowing older workers to retire earlier could create more opportunities for younger people trying to enter the labour market.

The Government has stated it has no plans to lower the state pension age. It is instead gradually raising the state pension age from 66 to 67, a process that began in April 2026 and will complete in March 2028. These increases have been in legislation since 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 signaturesThe Comet · 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 signaturesHerts Advertiser · 25 Oct, 18:09

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