Swire does not support equalising pensions for women

“Sidmouth residents Jenny Velterop and Julie Davies spoke out last week about the bid to bring women’s pensionable age into line with men’s – which has seen many people born in the 1950s face a six-year delay.

MP Hugo Swire says that while he understands concerns about the pace of change, the Government has taken measures to mitigate the impact on the worst affected – and alternative arrangements would bring ‘inordinate’ costs to the taxpayer. …”

http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/east_devon_mp_defends_government_s_stance_on_women_s_state_pension_1_4396714