Party leaders courting older voters ahead of the General Election

The transcript discusses the Labour Party's efforts to engage pensioners ahead of an election, focusing on Ed Miliband's proposal to protect pensioners' benefits while restricting winter fuel payments for the wealthiest. It highlights the importance of the 'Gray vote' and the challenges pensioners face, such as heating homes in winter. The discussion also touches on political promises and their impact on the welfare budget, emphasizing the growing significance of pensioners in elections.

What is the Labour Party's stance on pensioners' universal benefits?

• They have no plans regarding pensioners' benefits.

• They plan to cut all benefits.

• They will protect all benefits except for the wealthiest.

• They will increase benefits for everyone.

What example is given to illustrate the struggles faced by pensioners?

• A pensioner who cannot afford transportation.

• An elderly couple unable to afford food.

• An elderly couple who ride buses to stay warm.

• A pensioner who cannot pay for medication.

What is the main concern regarding the promises made to pensioners?

• They are considered too generous.

• They are not communicated well.

• They are viewed as attempts to buy votes.

• They are seen as genuine efforts to help.

What percentage of the welfare budget do pensioners account for?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

What is a significant future concern related to pensioners?

• Increasing welfare budget as the population ages.

• Overabundance of resources for pensioners.

• Lack of political interest in pensioners.

• Decreasing number of pensioners.