I thought that was the idea of the age discrimination act, that if people were fit and wanted to work longer and could still do the job, then they could, but to tell people who have effectively entered into a contract, that we are now going to constantly change the rules is unnaceptable and if that is the view of the people, then they should express their view at the ballot box.
Although we are indeed on average living longer with very wide regional variations, we have most certainly not discovered Eternal Youth, peole are living longer due to medication and advance in health care, however as we on this site, know only too well, there is a very big difference from being alive and being alive, healthy and fit to work.
Also while we cannot provide work for all the fit younger peole, we should not be giving them even less chance of a job due to the increase of the retirement age.
I do not see too many pensioners wrecking bus shelters due to them being bored and having nothing to do. Let the young use their energy for work and let the people who have paid their dues to society, have a few well earned, relaxed and healthy years before they die.
Although I must admit, it is wonderfull timming from Smithy and his Tory pals, to come up with this one. I am sure it will be put to good use at the election campaign by the alternative parties.