Many pensioners have seen themselves better off in other economic times
and under other successive governments.
The breadline is different to people's lifestyles. Be they a pensioner or not.
The average Doctor on £100,000 per year would no doubt see £50,000 as
being on the breadline now.
Members of Parliament make do with £65,000 per year. In fact they are so touched
by that feeling, some have to cheat and lie about their expenses.
Fiddle what allowances they get to ensure that there is royal jelly and freshly
baked bread in the mouths of their relatives. Even with a communication
allowance of Tax Free £10,000 per year, many suffer great indiginty and
hardship communicating...