Westminster is lining up to pick the pockets of people who are already working hard for their pension – this Labour Party plan will force people to work even harder and even longer to enjoy the basic dignity of retirement.
Lara Bird: “Westminster is lining up to pick the pockets of people who are already working hard for their pension – this Labour…”
On the recordJuly 18, 2026
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Lara Bird
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Critique of Labour's pension age proposal.
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