Not just restricted to Pensioners though, of which I am one. I am not going to get involved/embroiled in Politics.  As far as I am concerned that is not relevant here, as every Government does it.  Sometimes the implcations are felt much later, where a differing political party has caused the relevant damage. None of them are perfect. Being aware of how you as an individual or a family can protect their boundaries is something that I think we should be able to decide for ourselves at the end of the day.  Some of us also need more help than others which is not a reflection of who we are, it is just that times are a changing and when you work full time you are more aware of what is going on in the world or that part of the world that you are part of, than when you retire. Life changes a lot then. However I do believe that some of the items on the link below have more far-reaching consequences with hidden deadlines which impact your ability to be proactive for your own ...