Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Fund pension supplement for WW2 veterans to cover all living costs
Closed
453 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should provide “Cradle to Grave” care for WW2 veterans, by ensuring that Income Tax and National Insurance contributions paid into the system through a working life, come back in the form of a decent State pension on reaching retirement age.
Poverty is rife among Britain's oldest citizens, including WW2 veterans, and many have to choose between eating or heating their homes due to ever increasing Utility bills, local Council taxes, and a low State pension.
The basic state pension is only around £7,000 a year. We demand this is increased substantially, with a supplement to cover all living costs, such as council tax, rent and utilities.
Without this Generation’s past efforts and sacrifices during WW2, none of us would be here today.
The basic state pension is only around £7,000 a year. We demand this is increased substantially, with a supplement to cover all living costs, such as council tax, rent and utilities.
Without this Generation’s past efforts and sacrifices during WW2, none of us would be here today.
Timeline
| 11 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
453
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
11 Sep 2020
Closed
11 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.