Petition forces govt to justify planned state pension age changes

The petition - Reverse government decision that will increase state pension age for millions - was launched after the government confirmed last July that it would raise the SPA to 68 between 2037 and 2039, seven years ahead of the date range originally planned. Once a petition receives 10,000 signatures, it requires a formal response from the government. Once 100,000 signatures are obtained, it is considered for debate in parliament. However, MPs may still consider a petition for debate if this is not achieved.  Prospect general secretary Mike Clancy said: "I'm delighted the petition ...