Raise the retirement age of MP’s in line with the state pension age.
Improves fairness and equality in society by ensuring those changing legislation affecting millions of pensioners are subject to the same changes. Reduces the cost of funding to the government as a pensionable age of 60 years is now unaffordable according to the government.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 09 MAR 2026Petition rejectedno-action
The normal retirement age for MPs has been the same as the state pension age since 2015 as this library note on the issue shows: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06283/
- 30 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
Reflects modern longevity and working lives. Fairness and consistency as aligning MP’s pensions with the state pension avoids a perception that MP’s are treated differently from the public they serve.
Retains experience and expertise.
Improves representation: An age-diverse Parliament better reflects the full spectrum of society.
Encourages merit over age.
Stability in governance.
Supports mentoring and leadership development:
Signals respect for older workers nationwide: