The state pension is 'under attack', a Glasgow MP has warned
Many more people in Glasgow, where life expectancy is lower, would die before the reach pension age.
David Linden, Glasgow East SNP MP, the party’s social justice spokesperson, said it is ”scandalous” and can’t be allowed to go ahead. He said: “This is just the latest in a long line of attacks from the Tories on the UK's state pension.were warned that the only way to protect their pensions was by voting No.
"Fast forward 9 years and the current state pension doesn't support the minimum standard of living, with the state age now set to rise to a staggering 68."Be in no doubt, for as long as Scotland remains under Westminster control, our pensions will continue to be under threat. "Only with the full powers of independence can we protect Scotland's pensions, and build a fairer, more prosperous country."It has been estimated that increase the pension age by one year would be worth £9bn to the Treasury, by saving £8bn on payments and raising around £1bn in tax on earnings.
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