Richard Butcher argues against means-testing the state pension after the OECD called for the wealthiest pensioners to be excluded.
Isn't it odd that everyone gets the state pension? Whether you have a low income and few assets or a huge income and many assets, it is payable provided you have paid 30 years of national insurance...
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