Petition for lower state pension age passes 100,000 signatures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 12:01 · Archive

A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut 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, attracting 100,769 signatures by 24 October 2026. Created by Michelle Gill, the petition remains open until 16 March 2027. Reaching the 100,000-signature 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 has agreed to any change.

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 often 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 free up jobs for younger people entering the labour market.

However, the Government has stated it has no plans to lower the state pension age. The state pension age is currently rising gradually 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.

Petition for lower state pension age passes 100,000 signatures — Image: Malvern Gazette

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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for youngA petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signaturesMalvern Gazette · 26 Oct, 11:28
State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for youngA petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signaturesWorcester News · 26 Oct, 11:28

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