Public tell Labour to help our pensioners

LABOUR is facing fresh pressure over pensioners after new research revealed the majority of the public believe they should get more support from the Government.

- By Katie Harris Senior Political Correspondent

LABOUR is facing fresh pressure over pensioners after new research revealed the majority of the public believe they should get more support from the Government.

The poll found nearly four in five people think older people in poverty is an issue in the UK and 82% said OAPs should get more help from the Government, while 81% said policies backing pensioners would influence their vote in a general election.