The State Pension is not a benefit; it is earned over a lifetime of contributing — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.
Recognise the UK State Pension as an earned pension, not a benefit Workers paid NI believing they were funding a secure retirement and an earned pension built on years of contribution This is about fairness, dignity. It asks the SP be described and treated as earned over years of work and NI paid
People have worked hard, paid their “stamps”, planned lives around the promise of a pension, trusted contributions would be respected. Many now feel that promise has been weakened as pension ages rise, rules change, and retirement becomes less certain. If already retired, near retirement, or still paying stamp, this affects all. Future generations deserve clarity, confidence contributions will be honoured. If you agree that the SP must be recognised as an earned pension, please sign and share with friends and family,
View this petition on the official UK Parliament website