MPs will join a coalition of workers and campaigners on Tuesday to call on the UK Government to rule out any further increases in the State Pension age before the next general election. Unite maintains that the current State Pension age of 66 is already too high and is due to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
The planned rise to 67 has been in legislation since 2014, but there had been speculation earlier this year it would increase to 68 earlier than expected in the mid 2040s. However, in March, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride MP told the Commons that this move would not be decided until a new review is conducted two years after the next general election takes place in 2024.
However, campaigners are keen to see this ruled out completely and not just delayed. Irene Graham, from the Scottish Pensioners' Forum, said: “It’s important we defeat the Government’s plans to introduce 68 as the State Pension age for millions of workers aged 44 to 52.”
