Petition · past parliament
Stop referring to the state pension as a benefit in government literature
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
The state pension is deferred pay that working people have contributed to in their careers. It has been paid for out of national insurance contributions. Payments which are not deductible from salaries for tax purposes unlike for private pensions. It is not a benefit for retirees. We have earned it.
For example
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-benefits-with-a-guarantee-and-the-advice-requirement
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-benefits-with-a-guarantee-and-the-advice-requirement
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.