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Pension freeze must be lifted.

March 16th, 2010

"Pensioners who moved to countries such as Australia and Canada only receive the level of pension paid at retirement - which might be only £6 per week. A court ruling from the European Court of Human Rights will decide on Tuesday whether they should receive increases."

via BBC News - UK expats await pension freeze appeal verdict.

This is a national disgrace. It should not matter where a pensioner lives, if they are entitled to a pension then the rules should be the same for all. If a pensioner wishes tomove to a 'cheaper' country, that should be their perogative.

[First published on my NotTheNews blog on specified date]