Adjust the £10 Christmas "Bonus" for the needy to reflect 55 years of Inflation — 10 signatures. Status: open.
In 1972, the government introduced a £10 Christmas "Bonus" for Pensioners, Ex-Servicemen and the Disabled - people in society who need extra help during winter. 55 years ago, it would have been a massive uplift (approximately £180 back then adjusted for inflation). We want to address this issue.
The winter months can see living costs rise (heating bills, Christmas gifts for family, extra food costs etc). We feel to issue £10 to the people in society who have done their bit and/or can no longer work to raise income, and call it a "Bonus" is quite frankly insulting. In 1972, £10 was a massive uplift to the poor, yet the amount has never been adjusted to reflect 55 years of inflation. Today, £10 won't even pay for a family Christmas pudding, a decent box of crackers or a round of drinks.
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