You can still retire earlier if you want. Just not on the state’s dime. You can take a private pension, win the lottery, or marry someone rich. Options!
Or you could move to a country with a lower pension age. Greece has 62. But you’d have to eat a lot of feta. That’s a sacrifice some are willing to make.
Another funny loophole: if you have a physical job, you might qualify for a different pension age. Are you a bricklayer? A ballet dancer? You might get a discount. Lucky knees.
How to Annoy Your MP (Legally)
If you’re furious about the 2026 change, write to your MP. Use funny metaphors. "Dear Sir, moving my pension age is like moving the finish line while I’m still running. Rude."
Politicians hate humour. It makes them uncomfortable. So send a postcard of a cat in a suit, captioned "Where’s my pension, Dave?" That’ll get their attention.
But seriously, this is democracy in action. You can complain. You can vote. You can start a pension-age protest that involves only shuffleboard and tea. The power is yours.
