The Labour Party’s “biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign” and “Triple Lock commitment”
The Labour Party’s “biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign” and “Triple Lock commitment” will see the State Pension increase by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, they say.
A £2,100 boost has been announced for state pensioners under the Labour Party government. The Labour Party’s “biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign” and “Triple Lock commitment” will see the State Pension increase by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, they say.
The changes “are ensuring pensioners get the support they need this winter,” Torsten Bell said. Mr Bell was speaking out after it emerged almost 1.5 million households have already benefited from Cold Weather Payments this winter, with support reaching those who need it most.
The Government’s “biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign has seen thousands more pensioners claim the support they are entitled to,” Labour has said.
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A new trial to boost take up in partnership with Age UK and Independent Age ran last year with letters sent to 2,000 pensioners identified as being the most likely to be eligible for Pension Credit but not currently claiming the benefit.
In addition, the Triple Lock will ensure millions of pensioners are set to see their State Pension rise by up to £2,100 over the course of this Parliament, the government went on to say in a press release, championing the boost for retirees.
The Triple Lock is handed to everyone who claims the state pension as it stands. Under DWP rules, state pensions can be claimed from the age of 66, so for those born in 1960.
Morgan Vine, Director of Policy and Influencing at Independent Age, has lauded the intiative from the government.
Morgan said: ” Cold Weather Payments can be a lifeline during cold snaps. With more than half of older people on low incomes across England and Wales regularly sharing that they are worried about meeting the cost of their heating bill, it is crucial that vital support like this reaches those who need it most
“We welcome this £35 million investment from the UK Government to support people of all ages struggling to heat their homes and look forward to continuing to work with the Government to ensure older people on low incomes receive the financial support they need.”