The couple, from Thornton Heath in Surrey, get the basic state pension and also a pension from Richard's jobs as a brewery worker and junior manager. We will get rid of the weekly means test and the savings test, which penalises those with modest savings. The couple can choose either to receive special payments such as the winter fuel payment, Christmas bonus and free TV licences for the over 75s as lump sums delivered at separate times of the year or to consolidate this money into their pension. We are also committed to providing free personal care when long term care is necessary, as recommended by the Royal Commission on Long Term Care.
Labour is probably better for pensioners.
It is also committed to spending on the NHS and this could help the Blakes.