If Scotland is to build a truly #WellbeingEconomy we need to know what weโre aiming at. This bill will put a definition for wellbeing and sustainable development into law.
From there we can start to build a fairer, greener, happier, healthier and more prosperous Scotland.
To consider breaking the Triple lock guarantee on the State Pension for a second time shows the UK Government has no care for the wellbeing of pensioners.
It is time to demand a dignified retirement for all pensioners๐ข
Sign the petition for a #WellbeingPension of ยฃ235 per week
๐An 8.5% increase in the state pension amount would still leave it below our Minimum Income Standard.
The UK government need to get serious about pension reform and implement a #WellbeingPension of ยฃ235 per week.
๐จIf you think that the UK government needs to do more to tackle pensioner poverty, sign our petition to introduce a Wellbeing Pension of ยฃ235 a week for all. โฌ๏ธhttps://t.co/47Fp4GcNwP
The cost of living crisis is hitting pensioners hard.
As autumn and winter fast approach, thousands of pensioners will have to decide between heating their homes or feeding and clothing themselves. (1/7)
This also affects women pensioners โ who are less likely to have saved into a private pension.
The UKโs tax system makes this worse by providing higher tax relief the more income you save into your pension. Giving higher income earners even larger pension pots. (7/7)