UK, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Film Reviews, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found

  1. Published on: 08/02/2019 06:56 AMReported by: roving-eye
    Forget TV dinners - Tory plans mean it may be TV or dinner for our elderly, says Labour's Liz .




    Southport's older residents are increasingly seen as "fair game" for attack by the Tories claims Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for the town, Liz Savage.


    It follows a series of reports highlighting how the Conservative government is trying to reduce the circumstances of older age groups.




    The government was recently accused of "sneaking out" potentially devastating changes to pension credits that could see losses of up to £7,000 for elderly residents where their partner is under retirement age.





    News of the change was released as the government suffered it's huge Brexit defeat on Mrs May's deal and went largely unnoticed at the time as a result.




    Free TV for over 75's is also under threat. The BBC is looking to scrap the concession after the Tories managed to offload the near three-quarter of a billion pound cost of it onto the broadcaster by 2020. Previously, government has paid for the entitlement - something Labour had given the age-group for free in a bid to help with issues such as social isolation.




    Liz Savage says that there have been a series of indicators causing concern:


    "The Tories have extended retirement age, and let down the WASPI women; TV licenses are now under threat; there was their failed attempt at introducing the dementia tax in the last election, and Age UK is estimating that 1.2 million older people are not receiving the care they need."




    "It's increasingly uncomfortable to be older in Tory Britain and they seem to be fair game to the Conservatives."




    Her concern comes as research by Age UK reveals that some over 75s will have have to cut back on food and heating to keep using their TV's legally. Liz Savage continued:




    "TVs are often vital to the over 75's, to force them to choose between food and what may be their sole comfort is incredibly cold-hearted."




    Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, believes the government must relent:




    “The prospect of older people having to cut back on heating or food in order to keep their TV should leave the Tories examining their consciences.




    "Theresa May’s manifesto promised that TV licences for over 75s would be protected. If the Government had any compassion for these older people they would step in and save their free TV licences.”
     






  2. Check Todays Deals on Ebay.co.uk      Check Todays Deals On Amazon.co.uk

    Your Comments:


  3. local says:08/02/2019 08:53 AM
    The assumption that all pensioners are poor is the problem with this.

    Many younger people would love the financial security many of our home owning fat pensioned older people have.

    Target resources to those who need it the most is surely more in line with socialist thinking.

  4. Likes Darkside liked this post
  5. gsgsgs says:08/02/2019 10:25 AM
    Does every household need a free TV licence, there are many that don't with private pensions and state pension income. Similarly winter fuel allowance, target those who actually need the benefit as Local said.

  6. Likes Darkside liked this post
  7. AdmiralAckbar says:08/02/2019 11:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by roving-eye View Post
    research by Age UK reveals that some over 75s will have have to cut back on food and heating to keep using their TV's l

    Quote Originally Posted by local View Post
    The assumption that all pensioners are poor is the problem with this.

    Many younger people would love the financial security many of our home owning fat pensioned older people have.

    Target resources to those who need it the most is surely more in line with socialist thinking.
    This "benefit" is something that has to be applied for and is not granted automatically - see https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information...e-concessions/ ... I suppose it is up to the individual to apply for this (or not) as appropriate, although in reality I suspect there are very few who feel they can afford not to apply.

    You make a valid point about targeting resources but it is no surprise that under this present regime, some of the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society are targeted for what is effectively, in the great scheme of things, penny pinching.

  8. salus.populi says:08/02/2019 12:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by gsgsgs View Post
    Does every household need a free TV licence, there are many that don't with private pensions and state pension income. Similarly winter fuel allowance, target those who actually need the benefit as Local said.
    The winter fuel allowance is known as the wine allowance by many who get it but don't need it.

  9. Little Londoner says:08/02/2019 01:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AdmiralAckbar View Post
    This "benefit" is something that has to be applied for and is not granted automatically - see https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information...e-concessions/ ... I suppose it is up to the individual to apply for this (or not) as appropriate, although in reality I suspect there are very few who feel they can afford not to apply.

    You make a valid point about targeting resources but it is no surprise that under this present regime, some of the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society are targeted for what is effectively, in the great scheme of things, penny pinching.
    Some advice I was given some years ago was look for the roughest pub in the town then go in the vaults and listen for the barrack room lawyer, the knowledge of negotiating the Benefit System will soon be revealed for the price of a pint.

    They keep telling us there are £millions of benefits going unclaimed every year and there are people maybe not media savvy who get no help but no one gives you a helping hand you have to do it yourself.

  10. ausard2 says:08/02/2019 01:37 PM
    This woman is so misleading , can't
    she understand that if there's no money
    then you can't have it.

  11. Likes N/A, Darkside liked this post
    Dislikes donkey22 disliked this post
  12. AdmiralAckbar says:08/02/2019 02:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ausard2 View Post
    This woman is so misleading , can't
    she understand that if there's no money
    then you can't have it.
    Assuming you are referring to Ms Savage, can you quote the bit in the report where you think she is being misleading?

    Unless, of course, you actual mean Ms May ...

    Quote Originally Posted by roving-eye View Post
    Theresa May’s manifesto promised that TV licences for over 75s would be protected.
    ... and as for the availability of money, this government seems able to find it when it needs it eg. buying the DUP support after the last election, and more recently trying to buy MP's support for her Brexit scheme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47103755

  13. Likes donkey22 liked this post
  14. silver fox says:08/02/2019 08:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ausard2 View Post
    This woman is so misleading , can't
    she understand that if there's no money
    then you can't have it.
    There is plenty of money for grandiose schemes in London and the South East, plenty of money to bribe the DUP and even attempt to buy her Brexit deal through parliament, plenty of money for tax breaks and cuts for the wealthy, plenty of money wasted paying of the financial mess from privatisation failures, but for a relative small number of pensioners must make cuts, remember all of you who think the majority of pensioners are wealthy, just stick around, your time will come.

  15. Likes donkey22 liked this post
    Dislikes N/A, Darkside disliked this post
  16. gazaprop says:10/02/2019 10:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ausard2 View Post
    This woman is so misleading , can't
    she understand that if there's no money
    then you can't have it.

    Probably the only sensible post in this thread - is this really an issue any serious Labour candidate should be spending time on ? It looks exactly like what it is - a rather pathetic attempt to gain political capital on the back of some tenuous link to 'poor pensioners'.

  17. Likes Darkside liked this post

Custom Search

Search Qlocal (powered by google)
You are in: UK /
Find any Town in the UK, or Use UK map

User Control Panel

Not a Member? Sign Up!

Login or Register


Privacy & Cookie Policy


   

   Check Todays Deals On Amazon.co.uk
   Check Todays Deals on Ebay.co.uk



Booking.com

Firewood suppliers in UK
Replacement Stove Glass in UK
Supporting Local Business

Be Seen - Advertise on Qlocal






UK, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Vouchers, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found
UKUK News



Stats: Qlocal over 500,000 page views a month (google analytics)
UK MasksUK Face MasksUK KN95 MasksUK Disposable MasksUK Hand SanitiserUK Hand SanitizerUK PPEUK Bathroom SuppliesUK Cheap BathroomsUK Discount BathroomsUK Bathroom SalesUK Bathroom SuitesUK Bathroom TapsUK Basin TapsUK Bath TapsUK Kitchen TapsUK Free Standing Bath TapsUK Bath Mixer TapUK Bidet TapsUK Shower EnclosuresUK Bi Fold Shower DoorsUK Corner ShowersUK Pivot Shower DoorsUK Sliding Shower DoorsUK Shower Side PanelsUK Quadrant ShowersUK Shower TraysUK Wet-RoomsUK Bathroom ShowersUK Showers ValvesUK Showers RailsUK Showers HeadsUK Showers ArmsUK Showers HandsetsUK Showers JetsUK Showers ElbowsUK Toilet SeatsUK ToiletsUK BasinsUK Basin WastesUK Combined Toilet BasinUK Bathroom FurnitureUK BathsUK L Shaped BathUK P Shaped BathUK Bath ScreensUK SanitarywareUK Combined Toilet BasinUK StovesUK Wood StovesUK Home StovesUK Cooker StovesUK Enamel StovesUK Designer StovesUK Contemporary StovesUK Multi Fuel StovesUK Car ServicingUK MOTgUK TyresUK Car BatteryUK ExhaustUK Journalist JobsUK Reporter JobsUK Writing JobsUK Freelance WriterUK Self Employed JobsUK Franchise BusinessUK Franchise OpportunitiesUK Car InsuranceUK Cheap Car InsuranceUK Car Insurance BrokersUK Driving SchoolsUK Driving LessonsUK Driving TestUK Driving Theory TestUK Driving Instruction, 0000 UK Driving Instructor, 0000 UK VouchersUK DealsUK MatalanUK Railway SleepersUK Reclaimed SleepersUK New SleepersUK CoalUK House CoalUK Household CoalUK Smokeless CoalUK Smokeless FuelUK Coal BagsUK FirewoodUK Fire WoodUK Kiln Dried HardwoodUK Kiln Dried LogsUK Logs For SaleUK Log SuppliesUK LogsUK Firewood LogsUK Seasoned LogsUK Hardwood LogsUK Firewood SuppliersUK Firewood Log SuppliersUK Firewood Dumpy BagsUK Firewood CratesUK Cheap FirewoodUK Homefire LogsUK Cheap Firewood LogsUK Kindle ConesUK Pizza Oven LogsUK Heating OilUK Home Heating OilUK Red DieselUK White DieselUK KereseneUK Commercial FuelsUK Calor GasUK Propane GasUK Butane GasUK Heating GasUK Horse TrainingUK Horse TrainerUK Horse WhispererUK Equine WhispererUK Horse Whisperer Victoria SmithUK Rattan Garden FurnitureUK Rattan FurnitureUK Rattan SofaUK Rattan Dining SetUK Rattan DirectUK Cheap Rattan FurnitureUK Rattan Corner SofasUK Rattan Day BedsUK Rattan Sun LoungersUK Rattan Cube SetsUK Rattan Bistro SetsUK ChimeneasUK FirepitsUK Patio HeatersUK Hygiene VendingUK Washroom VendingUK Air FreshenersUK Air CareUK Aerosol SystemsUK Gel SystemsUK Water SavingUK Urinal Water SavingUK Eco CapsUK SensaflushUK Water ManagementUK Urinal DosingUK Urinal V ScreensUK Legionella Risk AssessmentUK Legionella Risk TestingUK Legionaires Risk AssessmentUK Legionella BacteriaUK Legionaires BacteriaUK Legionella ComplianceUK Legionella AdviceUK Legionella Landlords AdviceUK Legionella TestingUK Legionella CheckUK Legionella RegulationsUK Legionella Risk Assessment For LandlordsUK Legionella Water TestingUK Legionella QuoteUK Fire Stove GlassUK Heat Resistant GlassUK Fire GlassUK Stove GlassUK Fire Resistant GlassUK Replacement Stove GlassUK Glass For StovesUK Dust MatsUK Entrance MatsUK Reception MatsUK Anti Fatigue MatsUK Floor MatsUK Logo MatsUK London Washroom ServicesUK London Sanitary BinsUK London Shredding ServicesUK London Trade Waste DisposalUK London Legionella TestingUK London Clinical WasteUK Washroom ServicesUK Principal WashroomsUK Washrooms SuppliesUK Washrooms SolutionsUK Sanitary DisposalUK Sanitary BinsUK Sani BinsUK Lady BinsUK Feminine Hygiene UnitsUK Sanitary Waste DisposalUK Sanitary WasteUK Sanitary Waste BinUK Sanitary Waste BinsUK Sanitary UnitsUK Feminine UnitsUK Hygiene ServicesUK Sanitary Bin SupplierUK Sanitary Bin RentalUK Sanitary Bin Rental ServicesUK Sanitary BinUK SanitarybinUK Feminine Hygiene BinsUK Female Santary BinUK Sani binUK Sani binsUK Sanibin RentalUK Sanitary BoxUK Sanitary BoxesUK Sanitary Bin QuoteUK Sanitary Bin PriceUK Sanitary Bin CostUK Sanitary Disposal QuoteUK Sanitary Disposal PriceUK Sanitary Disposal CostUK Free Duty of CareUK Tampon BinUK Tampon BinsUK Sanitary Tampon BinUK Sanitary Tampon BinsUK Sanitary Towel BinUK Sanitary Towel BinsUK Feminine WasteUK Feminine Hygiene WasteUK Sanitary Waste RegulationsUK Sanitary Waste LawUK Sanitary Bins LawUK Sanitary Bins For Small BusinessUK Sanitary Bin Service CostUK Sanitary Bin Collection CostUK Disposal of Sanitary WasteUK Sanitary Towel BinsUK Sanitary Towel DisposalUK General WasteUK Trade WasteUK Commercial WasteUK Business WasteUK Waste ManagementUK Waste CollectionUK Cardboard WasteUK Paper WasteUK Plastic WasteUK Glass WasteUK General WasteUK Trade WasteUK Commercial WasteUK Business WasteUK Waste ManagementUK Waste CollectionUK Cardboard WasteUK Paper WasteUK Plastic WasteUK Glass WasteUK Biomass WasteUK Metal WasteUK Paper ShreddingUK Local ShreddingUK Secure ShreddingUK Confidential ShreddingUK Document DestructionUK Confidential WasteUK Confidential Waste ServiceUK Confidential Waste ServicesUK Confidential Waste ShreddingUK Confidential Waste DisposalUK Confidential Waste DestructionUK On Site ShreddingUK Off Site ShreddingUK One Off ShreddingUK Contract ShreddingUK GDPR ShreddingUK ShreddingUK Document ShreddingUK Shredding ServicesUK Mobile ShreddingUK Dental WasteUK Dental Waste DisposalUK Dental Waste LegislationUK Dental Waste ComplianceUK Accupuncture WasteUK Accupuncture Waste DisposalUK Accupuncture Waste CollectionAccupuncture Waste in UKAccupuncture Waste Disposal in UKAccupuncture Waste Collection in UKUK Acupuncture WasteUK Acupuncture Waste DisposalUK Acupuncture Waste CollectionUK Acupuncture Waste ServiceUK Acupuncture Clinical WasteUK Acupuncture SharpsUK Acupuncture NeedlesUK Beauty Salon Clincical WasteUK Beauty Salon MicrobladingUK Beauty Salon NeedlesUK Beauty Salon SharpsUK Tattoo WasteUK Tattoo Waste DisposalTattoo Waste in UKTattoo Waste Disposal in UKTattoo Waste Collection in UKTattoo Waste Compliance in UKTattoo Waste Services in UKTattoo Clinical Waste in UKTattoo Sharps in UKTattoo Needles in UKUK Sharps BinUK Sharps BinsUK Sharps CollectionUK Sharps DisposalUK Hazardous SharpsUK Non Hazardous SharpsUK Cytotoxic SharpsUK Cytostatic SharpsUK Ink BlockUK Wet_WasteUK Tattoo InkUK Drug DestructionUK Drug DisposalUK Drug DenaturingUK Unwanted DrugsUK Out Of Date DrugsUK Pest ControlUK Rodent ControlUK Bird ControlUK Bird ProofingUK Guano ControlUK Pest Call OutUK Pest PreventionUK Pest DeterrentUK Nursery WasteUK Nappy WasteUK Nappy BinUK Nappy BinsUK Nappy DisposalUK Nappy Wheelie BinUK Nursery Waste DisposalUK Nursery Waste CollectionUK Nappy Waste RegulationsUK Commercial Nappy WasteUK Nappy Disposal BinUK Nappy Waste CollectionUK Incontinence PadsUK Offensive WasteUK Human WasteUK Nursing Home WasteUK Care Home WasteUK Hazardous WasteUK Infectous WasteUK Pharmaceutical WasteUK Medicinal WasteUK Medicine WasteUK Infection ControlUK Hand SanitisersUK Clinical WasteUK Clinical Waste RemovalUK Clinical Waste CollectionUK Clinical Waste RegulationsUK Clinical Waste DisposalUK Clinical Waste ManagementUK Clinical Waste PolicyUK EA RegistrationSell my scrap van in UKWashroom Services in TarletonSanitary bins quoteGarden Services in SouthportGarden Services in OrmskirkGarden Services in FormybGarden Services in TarletonUK Path GravelUK Path GravelsUK GravelUK GravelsUK Garden Path GravelUK Decorative GravelsUK Cotswold GravelUK Bulk AggregatesUK Mass AggregatesUK Aggregates SuppliersUK Aggregate SuppliersUK Bulk Bags AggregatesUK Bulk BagsUK Mot Type 1UK Mot Type 2UK Top SoilUK Building SandUK Grit SandUK Fine SandUK Play SandUK Top Dressing SandUK Silica SandUK Mersey SandUK Kiln Dried SandUK Plastering SandUK Crusher RunUK DustUK BallestUK HardcoreUK GritUK Horticultural GritUK Alpine GritUK LimestoneUK GraniteUK Cotswold ChippingsUK Golden FlintUK MoonstoneUK Pea GravelUK Cheshire PinkUK Yorkshire CreamUK Derbyshire Peak StoneUK Green BallastUK Autumn GoldUK Pink GravelUK Blue SlateUK Plum SlateUK Grey SlateUK Welsh SlateUK Play BarkUK Chip BarkUK Christmas TreesUK Xmas TreesUK Artificial TreeUK Christmas Decorations