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Originally Posted by Niamh.

hhhmm if people saved harder all through their lives to get themselves a better pension is it really fair to take some of that back from them by doing this?

Yes.
They won't be taking any of your pension, but will have more in the pot for those that really do need it.
Many pensioners have no need of it
I certainly will be very happy to let the people that really need it have it.