Quote Originally Posted by Omegstrat6 View Post
I get why people who have struggled and worked hard all their lives and contributed into NI throughout might feel they are entitled to a state pension whether they financially now need it or not but the current system of paying out to all is simply not sustainable. Many will still, of course, rely heavily on their state pension but an increasing number do not. Given the financial constraints, should rich people like Sunak get a state pension still? Surely the priority is to help the poorer and more vulnerable. That was the original aim in its creation and should still surely stand? Currently we have a situation where the better off can retire early due to private or company schemes whereas the poorer,who will rely on the state pension, are having to work increasingly longer. Societies are never fair, but I personally believe that we should aim to make them as fair add possible

The state pension is part of National Insurance so it's an insurance, a scheme to create a financial safety net for your old age should you need it. We all pay a small fortune in car insurance, house insurance, pet insurance etc. over the years, but if we don't have to make a claim on them do we expect to get our money back at the end? No. So, logically, why would you expect a state pension if you don't financially need one?

100% agree with you! Do parents who send their children to private school expect a tax rebate for not taking up a state school place? A state school place still costs the tax payer over 10 grand a year per child so its not free! Same with the NHS - if you wealthy then don't drain the NHS and go private! Rich companies like Amazon should offer private BUPA to their employees but in reality - they want to pay them f uck all and get richer!