Anybody Quote by Tony Benn
“At the end of my life, I was told to vote for it for pensioners; I' m not in favour of means tests for pensioners or anybody.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons debate on pensions, UK, 1995
He opposes means‑testing for retirees, arguing it unfairly penalizes them based on income or assets.
In simple terms: Reject pension means‑tests.
Key Takeaway
Advocate fair pension policies.
Themes
social justice
elderly rights
tax policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
advocational
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- retirement planning
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
welfare economics
equity
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can pensions be funded without means‑tests?
- What alternatives protect low‑income retirees?
A Different Perspective
Means‑testing may strain public budgets and create administrative complexity.
